Director of Sales & Marketing – Ultra‑Luxury Hotel

About the role

This is a unique opportunity to lead the commercial strategy of a flagship ultra‑luxury hotel in Saudi Arabia. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will shape the hotel’s market positioning from pre‑opening through to long‑term success.

Key responsibilities

• Design and execute an integrated commercial strategy covering sales, marketing, public relations, revenue management, reservations, catering and events.
• Lead the pre‑opening phase: build the commercial organization, recruit and onboard the team, develop SOPs, policies and performance standards.
• Act as the principal commercial advisor to the General Manager and Executive Committee, providing market intelligence, financial analysis and strategic recommendations.
• Ensure alignment with ownership expectations and luxury brand standards while driving revenue, profitability and market share.
• Establish long‑term commercial vision, market positioning and partnership strategies.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years experience as Director of Sales & Marketing in a top‑tier international luxury hotel group.
• Proven pre‑opening/opening experience on flagship properties.
• Stable career history with no frequent job changes.
• Experience working outside your country of birth.
• Fluent English; additional language(s) a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multicultural teams and drive commercial performance.

Required skills

• Public Relations
• Revenue Management
• Reservations
• Catering & Events