Director of Sales and Marketing
Company description
Le Vendôme Beirut is embarking on an exceptional new chapter. As we prepare for the reopening of one of Beirut's most iconic luxury hotels, we are seeking visionary leaders to shape its future.
Defined by timeless elegance, impeccable service, and a legacy of refined hospitality, Le Vendôme Beirut is committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences while honoring its distinguished heritage.
This is a rare opportunity to join the executive leadership team responsible for redefining luxury, inspiring excellence, and setting a new benchmark for hospitality in the region.
What is in it for you:
- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
- Learning programs through our academies designed to sharpen your skills
- Ability to make a difference through our corporate social responsibility activities
- Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities
Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality.
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS
Job description
- Develop and implement the hotel’s annual sales and marketing strategy in line with business objectives and brand standards.
- Lead the sales & marketing team to achieve revenue, market share, and profitability targets.
- Identify new business opportunities and develop strong relationships with key corporate clients, travel agencies, government entities, MICE planners, and other business partners.
- Oversee all sales segments, including corporate, leisure, groups, MICE, and events.
- Develop and execute effective marketing, digital, social media, PR, and communication strategies.
- Work closely with the revenue management team to optimize pricing, distribution, demand generation, and revenue opportunities.
- Analyze market trends, competitor activities, customer insights, and business performance to identify growth opportunities.
- Prepare annual budgets, sales action plans, forecasts, and regular performance reports.
- Lead negotiations for key accounts, strategic partnerships, and major business opportunities.
- Ensure consistent brand positioning and compliance with brand and corporate marketing guidelines.
- Collaborate closely with operational departments to ensure a seamless guest and client experience.
- Represent the hotel at industry events, trade shows, networking activities, and client engagements.
- Coach, develop, and motivate team members to build a high-performing sales & marketing team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, hospitality management, marketing, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive experience in sales & marketing within the hospitality industry, including at least 3–5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Experience in luxury or upscale international hotel brands is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of hotel sales, marketing, digital channels, revenue generation, and market analysis.
- Proven track record of achieving revenue and business development targets.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Strong commercial acumen and strategic planning abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Proficiency in English is required; additional languages are an advantage.
Additional information
Our commitment to diversity & inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality.
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS