Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing - Pullman Colombo City Centre & Pullman Bentota Resort & Spa

"Why work for Accor?

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WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Function as a Strategic business leader of the Property’s Sales and Marketing and develop Sales goals and strategies and ensure alignment with brand business  strategy.
• Develop and/or maintain and improve business relations with all customers of the organization.
• Manage market segment from a point of maximizing  business generation opportunities .
• Maximize Competitor Intelligence.
• Provide customer intelligence in evaluating the Market and economic trends that may lead to changes in Sales Strategy to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Determine and develop Marketing Communication activities, in conjunction with Director of Marketing.

YOUR EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Strong process orientation;
• Strong Leadership abilities and organizational skills;
• Entrepreneurial, thinks out of the box;
• Understanding of Digital Technology and platforms
• Strong relationship management, sales, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Able to drive change and look for operational efficiencies/synergies across the network
• Go-getter; comfortable taking ownership of projects and expanding scope of responsibilities.
• 10 to 12 years’ of work experience with minimum 3 years of experience in similar role.
• Strong Operational/Technical Knowledge.
• Experience in International Chain Hotels

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU:

• Come As You Are
• Work With Purpose
• Grow, Learn and Enjoy
• Explore Limitless Possibilities