About the Role Our client, a reputable hospitality group with properties across **Gauteng, ZA**, is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Sales & Marketing. This role is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive sales and marketing strategies to drive revenue growth and enhance brand visibility across the group's portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to lead sales teams, develop innovative marketing campaigns, and achieve ambitious targets within the competitive **Hospitality & Tourism** landscape. This is a senior leadership position based in **Randburg, Gauteng**, offering a fantastic opportunity to shape the commercial success of multiple hotel properties. We are looking for a results-oriented professional with a deep understanding of the hospitality market and a passion for driving business development and brand positioning. The focus will be on strategic planning and market penetration.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategic sales and marketing plans to achieve targeted revenue and market share goals.
- Lead, mentor, and manage the sales and marketing teams across the group's properties.
- Oversee all aspects of digital marketing, including SEO, SEM, social media, and content strategy.
- Manage public relations, advertising, and promotional activities to enhance brand awareness and reputation.
- Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer insights to identify new business opportunities.
- Develop and manage the sales and marketing budgets effectively.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key corporate clients, travel agencies, and industry partners.
- Oversee the development and execution of loyalty programs and customer retention strategies.
- Monitor and report on sales performance, marketing campaign effectiveness and ROI.
- Collaborate with hotel operations teams to ensure alignment between sales strategies and service delivery.
Requirements
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in sales and marketing management within the hospitality industry, with at least 3 years in a director-level role.
- Proven track record of developing and executing successful sales and marketing strategies that have driven revenue growth.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate.
- Expertise in digital marketing, revenue management, and brand strategy.
- Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in CRM systems, marketing automation tools and analytics platforms.
- Exceptional communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Hospitality Management or a related field.
- Willingness to travel as required and adapt to a hybrid working model.
Benefits
Our client offers a highly competitive salary package, comprehensive benefits including medical aid, pension fund, performance bonuses and opportunities for professional development.
This is a leadership role with significant impact within the **Randburg** **Hospitality & Tourism** sector, offering substantial career growth opportunities within a well-established group.
We provide a stimulating and collaborative work environment in **Gauteng**, with a focus on innovation and results.
Enjoy a hybrid work model that balances flexibility and in-office collaboration.
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