Director of Sales

IHG Hotels & Resorts
Are you a strategic, results-driven leader with a passion for driving revenue growth? We are looking for a Director of Sales who will lead the hotel’s sales strategy, build strong client relationships, and drive market share across all business segments while aligning with brand standards and business goals.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

Developing and executing the overall sales strategy to achieve revenue, market share, and profitability targets. Leading, coaching, and motivating the Sales team to deliver high performance and consistent results. Managing key corporate, MICE, leisure, and travel trade accounts while building long-term partnerships. Identifying new business opportunities and expanding the hotel’s presence in local and international markets. Working closely with Revenue Management to optimize pricing strategies and demand forecasting. Collaborating with Marketing, Events, and Operations teams to align sales initiatives with brand positioning. Preparing and managing sales budgets, forecasts, action plans, and performance reports. Representing the hotel at networking events, trade shows, roadshows, and client meetings. Monitoring market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments to stay competitive. Ensuring all sales activities comply with brand standards, policies, and ethical practices.

What we need from you:

Proven experience as a Director of Sales, Senior Sales Manager, or equivalent leadership role, preferably in a 4- or 5-star hotel. Strong understanding of hotel sales across Corporate, MICE, Leisure, and Government segments. Excellent leadership, negotiation, and relationship-management skills. Strategic mindset with strong analytical and commercial acumen. Excellent communication skills with fluency in English; Arabic language will be an advantage. Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment. Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills. Relevant hospitality or business qualifications will be an advantage.

At IHG®, we believe growth is driven by strong relationships and inspired leadership. Join our commercial leadership team and play a key role in shaping the hotel’s success through True Hospitality and strategic sales excellence.

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