Director of Sales

A bold reimagining of luxury, Kuredhivaru Resort and Spa is a secluded retreat in the Maldives’ Noonu Atoll, just 45 minutes from Malé. With 72 overwater villas, 30 beach villas, and three opulent residences, every stay blends comfort, style, and privacy. Guests can indulge in the Sun Spa, dive into adventure, or savour culinary creativity across four exceptional restaurants. From serene escapes to thrilling experiences, Kuredhivaru inspires every traveller with boundless imagination.

As a Director of Sales, you will be based on the island and play a pivotal role in promoting and supporting awareness of the Resort. You will provide constant market intelligence, assist in establishing sales and marketing plans to drive results, secure and implement partnership opportunities, and achieve optimal sales performance.

About the role

• Establish and maintain key partners relationships, negotiate, and close deals to meet sales goals.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and practices, update knowledge and skills to improve the product and service offering.
• Develop and implement the business plan, identify new opportunities, trends, and competitive landscape specific to the UK, Indian and other assigned markets.
• Develop and drive sales strategies to ensure the properties, achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Takes initiative in proposing and implementing innovative promotional campaigns to drive business.
• Undertake advertising, sales, promotions, and publicity initiatives, and work with the commercial team for sales budgets.
• Organize and attend in sales calls, trade shows and other required sales activities to represent the resort.
• Coordinate with marketing and operational teams to ensure alignment and support for sales initiatives.
• Leads and inspires the sales team with clear direction, result driving, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Entertain the Familiarization Trip and Media Trip while on the resort.
• Track and analyze sales metrics, market trends, and competitive activities, and provide regular updates to senior management.

What’s In It For You?

• Competitive Salary: Attractive package with no salary cap for the ideal candidate.
• Global Perks: Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor hotels worldwide.
• Professional Development: Access to Accor’s learning programs to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Growth Opportunities: Potential to grow within the resort and across the world in Accor’s global network.
• Make a Difference: Contribute to local communities through our sustainability programs and initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the same role in an international luxury resort with proven results.
• Fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills, with the ability to develop and execute effective sales strategies.
• Solid knowledge of market trends, competitive landscape, and customer behavior to execute effective sales strategies
• Exceptional communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or travel industry, or a related field; an MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• Flexible to accommodate varying work schedules.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail. Results-driven and proactive with strong organizational and team management skills.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.