Director of Sales & Marketing – Dusseldorf

We have a great opportunity for a Director of Sales & Marketing to work for our client at a hotel situated close to the city centre of Dusseldorf.

This individual will be responsible for leading and directing the development and implementation of strategic sales and marketing plans and initiatives in the hotel’s continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.

The main purpose of the role is to proactively position and market the property; manage the marketing budget to enable development of hotel specific campaigns, promotions, collateral, etc. to drive revenue and meet business objectives. Working closely with the brand and revenue management team  to develop and implement strategies to maximize Revpar and grow market share in a profitable way and grow market share as measured by STR.

Candidate Requirements:

• Ability to perform critical analysis
• Ability to manage extensive amounts of information and provide constructive feedback/direction
• Extensive knowledge of marketing, negotiating and sales procedures associated with the hotel industry
• Excellent written skills sufficient to produce sales and marketing communications
• Fluency in German
• Ability to listen effectively
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team
• Ability to delegate, manage and organize complex projects and establishes priorities consistent with department/hotel objectives
• Ability to effectively deal with department heads, customers and team members, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet and work effectively under time and resource constraints
• Ability to effectively lead team of professionals
• Team player – with a sense of humour even in the face of adversity!

For more information or to apply, please contact Mara at mm@madisonmayfair.com or call on +44 20 600 1169