Director of Sales and Marketing - The Ritz-Carlton, Doha - Qatar
Date Posted: 13/11/2009 09:27:22 PM
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Functions as the strategic business leader of the hotel's Sales and Marketing Department and is responsible for property reactive sales (outside of Event Booking Centers), proactive account sales and segment sales, local and social catering sales, business travel sales, reservation sales and destination sales, if applicable. The position shares responsibility for achieving revenue goals, guest and associate satisfaction and the financial performance of the department. Implements the brand's service strategy and applicable brand initiatives in all aspects of the sales process. Leads onp-roperty sales functions to build long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of hotel sales objectives. Evaluates the hotel's participation in the various sales channels (e.g., Market Sales, Event Booking Centers, electronic lead channels, etc.) and develops strong working relationships to maximize hotel's benefits. proactively positions and markets the property. Manages the marketing budget to enable development of hotel specific campaigns, promotions and collateral to drive revenue and meet property objectives. Interfaces with regional marketing communications on regional and national promotions pull through. As a member of the Guidance Team, develops and implements hotel-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand's target customer profile and property associates and provides a return on investment to the owner and The Ritz Carlton Hotel Company LCC. The position has overall responsibility for achieving revenue goals, guest and employee satisfaction and the financial performance of the department.
Requirements · D egree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 4 years experience in the sales and marketing in luxury hotel markets.
Location Information An exquisite beachfront business hotel overlooking the Arabian Gulf and the city skyline, The Ritz-Carlton, Doha offers a premier location in the exclusive West Bay Lagoon district. Featuring one of the most elegant-and complete-health spas in the region, The Ritz-Carlton, Doha provides the perfect surroundings to reflect on important business matters or to sample some of the finest recreation in the world. The very definition of an opulent Middle Eastern paradise, and an idyllic setting for business or leisure travelers alike, The Ritz-Carlton, our Doha hotel's features 374 well-appointed guestrooms, each with sea or golf course views, 61 suites and 42 club rooms with free internet connection; nine exceptional restaurants featuring fine local and international cuisine; a world-class Spa and modern fitness center; indoor and outdoor swimming pools; two ballrooms, six meeting rooms, a videoconferencing room and a fully equipped business center; and a 235-slip marina with club house for boats and 8 slip marina for jet-skis.
