Director of Sales & Marketing at InterContinental Fujairah Resort

As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand.

Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs.

Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world.

The InterContinental Fujairah Resort is situated on the shoreline of the exquisite Al Aqah Beach, beneath the spectacular backdrop of the Hajjar Mountains.

An exceptional destination where Arabian hospitality meets luxury.

With 190 rooms, indoor & outdoor event space, restaurants & bar.

With over 30 languages and countries represented by the staff, the hotel weaves together an international five-star resort presence.

What's your passion? Whether you're into knitting, kite flying or karaoke, at IHG we're interested in YOU! We love people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who help us create great brands guests love.

And we're looking for more people like this to join our dynamic & committed team at the InterContinental Fujairah Resort.

Your Day to Day:

As Director of Sales & Marketing, you’ll develop and implement strategies to ensure revenue and room night sales goals are achieved, sales and marketing strategies are set, tactical plans are created and implemented, and results are monitored and achieved. 

 Some of your main role responsibilities are:


* Create and implement sales plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy, increase average rates, increase volume, food and beverage and banquet sales  


* Help prepare the departmental budget and financial plans including the hotel marketing plan   


* Produce monthly reports and sales forecasts to analyse current/potential market and sales trends, coordinate activities to increase revenue and market share and monitor performance to ensure actual sales meet or exceed established revenue plan  


* Review monthly reports and sales forecasts to analyse current/potential market and sales trends, coordinate activities to increase revenue and market share and monitor performance to ensure actual sales meet or exceed established revenue plan 


* Create and develop special events and sales blitzes to showcase the hotel to potential clients.

Attend trade shows and major market events locally and nationally to promote new business and increase sales and marketing opportunities for the hotel


* Work closely with key business leaders, officials, and representatives of local community groups within the city to ensure constant high profile exposure for the hotel 


* Effectively communicate and market aspects of the hotel that are sustainable or “green” and use information to gain new business opportunities 


* Work with advertising agencies, consulting firms, and vendors to maximise advertising investments and ensure...