Director of Sales & Marketing

Be part of a global hotel group with over 5,700 properties in 110 countries. Located above Nankai Namba Station, our 36-storey premium hotel features 546 rooms, 9 dining venues, dedicated spaces for events, weddings, and wellness.

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a high-performing Sales & Business Development Leader to join the executive leadership team at Swissôtel Nankai Osaka, a flagship 5-star international hotel renowned for hosting prestigious global conferences, luxury weddings, and large international groups.

This is a rare chance to lead a well-established commercial function and drive strategic growth in a dynamic, competitive, and culturally vibrant market.

• Lead & Develop Sales Team: Inspire and manage a high-performing sales team across group, event, and transient segments to achieve outstanding results.
• Strategic Growth & Partnerships: Design and execute growth strategies while building strong relationships with corporates, agencies, MICE organizations, and premium event planners.
• Commercial Leadership & Innovation: Collaborate with the leadership team to align commercial goals, drive sales innovation, oversee key contracts, and leverage data-driven tools like Salesforce and BV for optimal decision-making.

• Proven experience in sales or business development within the premium or international hospitality sector.
• Established networks across MICE, corporate, and high-end event markets.
• Deep understanding of Japan’s business culture, with fluency in both Japanese and English (mandatory).
• A forward-thinking, hands-on leadership approach, capable of inspiring teams and influencing executive-level decisions.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Join an Executive Leadership Role within the prestigious Accor Group, a globally recognized international hospitality brand.
• Be rewarded with a Competitive Compensation Package featuring a strong base salary, performance-based incentives, and comprehensive executive benefits.
• Unlock High Visibility and Career Growth opportunities across the dynamic Asia-Pacific region.
• Work in the Heart of Osaka’s Vibrant Namba District, one of Japan’s premier travel, dining, and entertainment hubs