Director of Sales
Hotel Brand: Holiday Inn
Location: Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
Hotel: Riyadh Rose Yard (RUHRY), Hamza Ibn Abdul Motelib
Job number: 162315
Holiday Inn Riyadh Rose Yard, KSA is a modern full‑service hotel offering an engaging and professional workplace for hospitality talent. Located in Riyadh’s established Al Suwaidi district, the Hotel offers convenient access to west and central Riyadh’s key government and business districts, including the Diplomatic Quarter. Set within a well developed residential area with nearby parks, local amenities and educational institutions, the hotel forms part of a growing mixed use development that will include a retail mall.
The hotel features 103 contemporary rooms, including spacious standard rooms and suites, along with three dining outlets, a boardroom, swimming pool, and fitness centre. With a focused operation, high brand standards, and a people‑first culture, Holiday Inn Riyadh Rose Yard offers a supportive environment, hands‑on exposure, and strong opportunities for learning, growth, and career development.
We’re always looking for new ways to raise the bar. So, we’re searching for a Sales Director with a track record of driving sales and smashing targets to help us fill our rooms, meeting suites and banquet halls.
A little taste of your day-to-day
Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:
Managing daily sales activities and coaching your team to deliver to their full potential
Hitting all personal and team sales goals to help us maximise profitability
Creating and implementing sales plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy, increase average rates, increase volume, food and beverage and banquet sales
Producing and reviewing monthly reports to monitor performance
Developing and maintaining relationships with key clients and outside contacts
What we need from you
Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in marketing or related field
Four or more years of experience in a hospitality or hotel sales and marketing setting with direct supervisory experience over a sales team
Strong knowledge of local businesses and business trends required
Must speak local language(s)
Other languages preferred
What you can expect from us
We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.
So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.
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