Director of Sales & Marketing – Luxury Five-Star Hotel | Southern Africa

Our client is opening a luxury five-star hotel in Southern Africa with 250+ keys, multiple F&B outlets, and conference facilities for up to 2,000 delegates. We are seeking an experienced Director of Sales & Marketing to lead the full commercial function including Sales, Marketing, Revenue, Reservations, and Conference & Events.

Key Responsibilities:

• • Lead overall commercial strategy and revenue growth
• • Oversee Sales, Marketing, Revenue Management, Reservations & Events
• • Drive market positioning across regional and international markets
• • Build strong corporate, government, and industry relationships
• • Identify new revenue streams and business opportunities
• • Manage budgeting, forecasting, and commercial performance
• • Lead PR, digital marketing, and brand visibility

Key Requirements:

• • Prior African experience essential
• • 4/5-star international hotel brand background (Hilton experience required)
• • Proven DS&M experience in luxury hotels with stable tenure
• • Strong knowledge of Southern African markets
• • Excellent leadership and multicultural team management skills
• • Strong commercial, revenue, and budgeting expertise
• • Experience dealing with VIPs, government, and high-profile clients
• • Strong PR, communications, and digital marketing skills
• • Opera/Fidelio knowledge preferred
• • Degree in Marketing or related field
• • Fluent English required

Package:

• Up to US$5,000 net per month

• Accommodation on site

• Medical insurance

• Annual flight home