Director of Sales & Marketing - InterContinental Hayman
Hotel: Hayman Great Barrier Reef (HISHA), Hayman Island, Whitsunday Islands, 4801
IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the world's leading hotel companies with around 350,000 colleagues working across more than 100 countries. As part of the IHG team, our people help our guests create amazing memories and deliver our purpose of providing True Hospitality for Good.
The InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef offers a unique opportunity to work in a five-star luxury environment in the stunning Whitsundays. The role provides excellent career growth opportunities, professional training & development, and a chance to live and work in a tropical island paradise.
About the role
As Director of Sales & Marketing, you will develop and implement revenue, sales, and marketing strategies for the Resort to maximize performance, profitability, and return on investment. You will oversee sales activities and total revenue generation, ensuring plans are executed effectively, results are monitored, and sales goals are achieved through the regular sale of hotel rooms, meeting rooms, and food & beverage services. You will work closely with tourism bodies and partners to enhance exposure in key markets, including MICE and Leisure. Regular review of business performance and understanding market dynamics are essential for success in this role.
Please note: This role is based in Sydney and will require travel to Hayman Island as needed.
About you
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic DOSM who will lead sales strategies and account management for luxury resort sales. Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for achieving budgeted revenue growth and maintaining above-market returns for the Sales and Marketing function. The ideal candidate will have:
* At least 5 years of experience in hospitality or hotel sales and marketing, with direct supervisory experience and a proven track record of exceeding market performance in luxury sales and marketing.
* Strong understanding of industry trends, dynamics, and disciplines, with the ability to forecast and plan for short-, medium-, and long-term performance improvements.
What we offer
* Extensive career development opportunities within the IHG network of iconic hotels and resorts worldwide.
* A balanced lifestyle combining island exposure with cosmopolitan living.
* Access to IHG's myBenefits program, which includes a wide range of benefits such as leave entitlements, retailer discounts, online health and wellbeing platforms, and discounts at over 5,300 InterContinental Hotels & Resorts worldwide.
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