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Director of Sales & Marketing

About Great Scotland Yard Hotel – The Unbound Collection

Few addresses are richer in history and anecdote than our hotel; a few steps away from Covent Garden and around the corner from Trafalgar Square our guests enjoy a wide variety of food and beverage offerings including quirky cocktails and local craft beers in the 40 Elephants Bar, evening drinks at our Whisky Bar, Sibin, and can indulge in an Afternoon Tea with a twist in The Parlour.

About the Director of Sales & Marketing role

The Director of Sales & Marketing plays a pivotal role in driving revenue growth and maximising occupancy through strategic sales and marketing initiatives. You will lead the Sales and Marketing team in creating, defining, and implementing comprehensive strategies to attract guests, increase bookings, and enhance brand visibility. Duties and tasks will include:

· Leading the sales team in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, including corporate accounts, MICE, and leisure sales

· Overseeing the development and launch of marketing campaigns and promotional activities to increase brand awareness

· Forging strong relationships with key clients, corporate accounts, and industry partners

· Regularly reviewing the hotel’s commercial strategy, identifying new revenue streams and maximising the profitability of the hotel and positioning on the market.

· Manage the sales & marketing budget in collaboration with the General Manager

· Managing all aspects of the sales and marketing team including hiring, training, performance and building capabilities

About you

You will have a proven track record in a similar role in the luxury five-star market. Excellent communication skills are essential, as is a firm understanding of negotiating and influencing skills. You will be creative and a natural leader, with the ability to motivate and develop a team. Understanding of key-markets such as UK, USA and Middle East.

Benefits of the Director of Sales & Marketing role include

· Leadership package including bonus, enhanced pension, life insurance and private healthcare

· 12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide

· Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt not just for you but also your family and friends from the day you start!

· Business attire laundered complimentary

· Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme

· 50% discount on food and beverages when you dine as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels

· Continuous learning and development opportunities to provide you with a clear career path as well as job promotion opportunities across Hyatt Hotels worldwide

At Hyatt ‘We care for people so they can be their best’. This is demonstrated in our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing. Joining us means you will be part of the ever-growing Hyatt family which has 1150 hotels in over 70 countries and is recognised as a Great Place to Work Company!

Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. We are passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities and identities.

Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job – it’s a career for people who care.

Next Steps: Apply today for this Director of Sales & Marketing role and start your journey with Hyatt Hotels!

Primary Location: GB-ENG-London

Organization: Unbound Great Scotland Yard London

Job Level: Full-time

Job: Sales

Req ID: LON006003

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