Job Description
Minimum Experience: 03 years as Director of Sales and Marketing at any Luxury Resort/ Retreat.
Salary: As per industry standard
Sales Strategy: Develop and execute a sales strategy that aligns with the overall business objectives of the resort/hotel/tented accommodation. This includes identifying market trends and opportunities, setting sales targets, and developing sales plans to achieve these targets.
Business Development: Identify and develop new business opportunities for the resort/hotel/tented accommodation, including identifying potential clients, creating relationships with travel agencies, and promoting the resort/hotel/tented accommodation through various channels such as trade shows and networking events. Also should have detail knowledge of inbound business and MICE.
Revenue Management: Develop and implement pricing and revenue management strategies to maximize profitability for the resort/hotel/tented accommodation. This includes monitoring and analyzing sales data to identify trends and opportunities to increase revenue.
Sales Team Management: Recruit, train, and manage the sales team to ensure they have the skills and knowledge to achieve sales targets. This includes setting sales goals, creating sales incentives, and providing ongoing coaching and development opportunities.
Customer Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, including meeting planners, travel agents, and other industry partners. This includes providing exceptional customer service, responding to client inquiries in a timely manner, and ensuring client satisfaction.
Sales Reporting: Prepare regular sales reports for the resort/hotel/tented accommodation's leadership team, including analysis of sales performance, market trends, and competitor activity. Use this information to inform sales strategy and make recommendations for improvement.
Marketing: Collaborate with the marketing team to create effective marketing materials and campaigns that support the sales strategy. This includes providing input on target markets, messaging, and promotional activities. Should have knowledge of developing and implementing marketing strategies, market research, making and managing marketing budget, various collaboration, developing and implementing the social media and digital marketing strategies, analysing the marketing performance and to take necessary corrective actions, building relationships with key stakeholders.
Industry Knowledge: Keep up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, attending industry events and conferences, and maintaining a strong network of contacts in the industry.
In summary, the Director of Sales and Marketing in the resort/hotel/tented accommodation industry is responsible for developing and executing a sales strategy that drives revenue growth for the business. They manage a sales team, develop relationships with key clients, and collaborate with other departments to support sales and marketing efforts. They should have a strong understanding of revenue management, customer relationship management, and industry trends and best practices
Qualifications
• Master's degree or equivalent experience in relevant area
• 15+ years' managing teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Salary: As per industry standard
Sales Strategy: Develop and execute a sales strategy that aligns with the overall business objectives of the resort/hotel/tented accommodation. This includes identifying market trends and opportunities, setting sales targets, and developing sales plans to achieve these targets.
Business Development: Identify and develop new business opportunities for the resort/hotel/tented accommodation, including identifying potential clients, creating relationships with travel agencies, and promoting the resort/hotel/tented accommodation through various channels such as trade shows and networking events. Also should have detail knowledge of inbound business and MICE.
Revenue Management: Develop and implement pricing and revenue management strategies to maximize profitability for the resort/hotel/tented accommodation. This includes monitoring and analyzing sales data to identify trends and opportunities to increase revenue.
Sales Team Management: Recruit, train, and manage the sales team to ensure they have the skills and knowledge to achieve sales targets. This includes setting sales goals, creating sales incentives, and providing ongoing coaching and development opportunities.
Customer Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, including meeting planners, travel agents, and other industry partners. This includes providing exceptional customer service, responding to client inquiries in a timely manner, and ensuring client satisfaction.
Sales Reporting: Prepare regular sales reports for the resort/hotel/tented accommodation's leadership team, including analysis of sales performance, market trends, and competitor activity. Use this information to inform sales strategy and make recommendations for improvement.
Marketing: Collaborate with the marketing team to create effective marketing materials and campaigns that support the sales strategy. This includes providing input on target markets, messaging, and promotional activities. Should have knowledge of developing and implementing marketing strategies, market research, making and managing marketing budget, various collaboration, developing and implementing the social media and digital marketing strategies, analysing the marketing performance and to take necessary corrective actions, building relationships with key stakeholders.
Industry Knowledge: Keep up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, attending industry events and conferences, and maintaining a strong network of contacts in the industry.
In summary, the Director of Sales and Marketing in the resort/hotel/tented accommodation industry is responsible for developing and executing a sales strategy that drives revenue growth for the business. They manage a sales team, develop relationships with key clients, and collaborate with other departments to support sales and marketing efforts. They should have a strong understanding of revenue management, customer relationship management, and industry trends and best practices
Qualifications
• Master's degree or equivalent experience in relevant area
• 15+ years' managing teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Director of Sales Marketing position is now open for candidates interested in the Marketing Executive Jobs sector. This role in Ahmedabad offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Marketing Executive Jobs is a plus.