Summary
IHG Hotels & Resorts is seeking an Assistant Director of Sales in Riyadh. The role leads daily sales activities, coaches the sales team, develops sales plans, monitors performance through monthly reports, and builds relationships with key clients and external contacts. Applicants should have a degree or equivalent in marketing or a related field, at least four years of hotel or hospitality sales and marketing experience, and direct supervisory experience. Knowledge of local businesses and local language skills are required; the posting also mentions a competitive salary and benefits.
The posting
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We’re always looking for new ways to raise the bar. So we’re searching for a Assistant Sales Director with a track record of driving sales and smashing targets to help us fill our rooms, meeting suites and banquet halls.
A little taste of your day-to-day:
Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:
● Managing daily sales activities and coaching your team to deliver to their full potential.
● Hitting all personal and team sales goals to help us maximise profitability.
● Creating and implementing sales plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy, increase average rates, increase volume, food and beverage .
● Producing and reviewing monthly reports to monitor performance .
● Developing and maintaining relationships with key clients and outside contacts.
What We need from you:
● Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in marketing or related field .
● Four or more years of experience in a hospitality or hotel sales and marketing setting with direct supervisory experience over a sales team.
● Strong knowledge of local businesses and business trends required .
● Must speak local language(s) .
● Other languages preferred.
What you can expect from us:
We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing
framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.
So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.