Director of Sales

About Us

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 will immerse you in the wonders of the Whitsundays, working in a five-star luxury environment which offers amazing career growth opportunities, professional training & development and provides a one-of-a-kind experience living and working in a tropical island paradise.

About the role

As Director of Sales & Marketing, you'll develop and set revenue sales and marketing strategies for the Resort to maximise performance, profitability and return on investment by directing sales activity and total revenue generation. You will ensure plans are implemented, results are monitored, and sales goals are achieved through regular sale of hotel rooms, meeting rooms, and food and beverage whilst working closely with tourism bodies and partners to gain maximum exposure in key markets including MICE and Leisure. Constant review of business performance, understanding dynamics of the local market and demand generators are crucial for success in this role.

Please note this role is based in Sydney and will require travel to Hayman Island when required.

About you

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic DOSM, who will pioneer sales strategies and account management for luxury resort sales. Leading a high performing team, and reporting to the General Manager, you will be directly responsible for the hotel achieving budgeted revenue growth and maintaining above-market returns across for the Sales and Marketing function. The ideal candidate will have the following:

• 5 years of experience in a hospitality or hotel sales and marketing setting with direct supervisory experience over a sales and marketing team; with a proven track record of success in delivering above market performance in luxury sales and marketing

• Understand industry dynamics, trends, and disciplines with a strong ability to forecast and plan for short-, medium- and long-term performance gains.

What we offer

• Extensive career development opportunities throughout the IHG network of iconic hotels and resorts worldwide.

• The perfect balance of island exposure and maintenance of your cosmopolitan lifestyle.

• Access to IHGs myBenefits program which includes a wide range of benefits including leave entitlements, retailer discounts, online health and wellbeing platforms and discounts to a variety of employee, friends, and family discount rates across more than 5,300 InterContinental Hotel & Resorts properties.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.