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Dubai Holding Sales Director - MICE & Travel - Madinat Jumeriah Resort in United States
About Jumeirah & the Hotel
For more than two decades, Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinct mark on the global hospitality with its unwavering Stay Different™ brand promise. Its award-winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, signature dining experiences and artful surroundings at the heart of every guest experience.
Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 26 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia, and employs over 9,000 colleagues, representing over 120 nationalities. As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scale up its operations to the next level of growth, we remain fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world-class environments.
Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity.
Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Group’s mega-resort is home to four ultra-luxurious hotels – Jumeirah Al Naseem, Jumeirah Al Qasr, Jumeirah Mina Al Salam and Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf – all nestled within 3km of picturesque waterways connected by traditional abras. The mega resort boasts 2km of pristine beach, the award-winning Talise Spa and state-of-the-art fitness and leisure facilities, as well as exclusive accommodations ranging from penthouses and suites to private summerhouse experiences with unrivalled benefits including a leading conference and banqueting centre. Madinat Jumeirah is also home to over 50 world-class restaurants and bars, as well as a traditional souk featuring Arabian shopping stands, barrows and stalls with a blend of boutique brands, souvenir gift shops, and luxury fashion and jewelry outlets.
About the Job:
An opportunity has arisen for a Director of Sales – MICE & Travel to join Madinat Jumeirah Resort . The main duties and responsibilities of this role:
Ensure achievement of the financial targets for the Mice, Corporate and C&I Segment through implementation of short and long terms sales plans for the segment
Actively leads, coaches, and develops a team of experts in their respective markets, ensuring that each performs at their very best and that MJ as a complex remains leader and has its share of market wallet in the luxury segment.
Build, maintain and keep nurturing positive relationship with key partners to maximize on strategic goals
Provides support and tactical innovation to the DOSM on Mice Market strategy either by partners or markets
Be always a spokesperson of Jumeirah’s Brand, its image and ethics connecting corporate policy and strategy with all Sales actions
Amplify stakeholders’ satisfactions of the sales team
About You:
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:
At least 3 years in a Leadership role in the luxury hotel company.
In-depth experience understanding of the Mice and Corporate market.
Local and International market media experience.
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
About the Benefits:
We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flights home, life insurance, and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.