About Jumeirah

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 29 properties across 11 countries in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and exclusive residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world.

About Jumeirah Messilah Beach

Jumeirah Messilah Beach is a beachfront resort in Kuwait, set in a secluded location with easy access to the city’s business district, airport and main attractions. The property offers a range of dining destinations, wellness experiences at Talise Spa, and dedicated facilities for meetings and events. Ideal for both business and leisure, it blends comfort, connectivity, and Arabian hospitality.

About the job

An opportunity has arisen for a Director of Sales to join Jumeirah Messilah Beach. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

• Identify, pursue, and close high-value sales opportunities while guiding and enabling the team to meet customer and partner needs.
• Develop and execute effective sales strategies, tactics, and prospecting activities to achieve property targets and Strategy 340.
• Lead major negotiations, support team deal closures, and drive entrepreneurial selling while delivering the Jumeirah brand message.
• Monitor team performance, maximize use of data and cost-of-sale insights, and ensure informed decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, influencers, and internal stakeholders across departments and regions.
• Ensure sales systems, processes, policies, and annual contracting frameworks enable effective selling and create value for customers and partners.

About you

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• 10 years in sales and marketing director role within hospitality and hotel management.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, sales and marketing, or any other relevant field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Solid understanding of Kuwait’s market.

About the benefits

At Jumeirah, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our benefits package reflects this commitment by combining rewarding financial incentives, comprehensive healthcare, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits include:

• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Access to learning and development programmes and clear career pathways
• Opportunities for internal mobility within our global network
• Colleague discounts on food, beverage, and hotel stays worldwide
• Comprehensive healthcare and life insurance coverage
• Paid annual leave entitlement
• Incentive programmes aligned with leadership performance
• Competitive tax-free salary paid in dinar (KWD)