Director of Business Development

3 weeks ago


Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Shangri-La Hotels Full time

Shangri-La Jeddah

Anchored on the new Jeddah Waterfront along the shores of the Red Sea, Shangri-La Jeddah sets a new standard for luxury in the city. Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the hotel invite the outdoors in, and the stylish interiors reflect the endless blue of the sea and sandy beaches right outside. A dedicated Kids Club and supervised play area provides the canvas for families to create unforgettable memories, while innovative dining concepts promise to satisfy the most refined palates.

203 stylish rooms and suites plus 17 luxury serviced apartments.
5 restaurants and lounges, including the legendary Shang Palace
Convenient for Jeddah’s popular landmarks and Red Sea Mall
116 privately owned Burj Assila Residences. They also have access to The Wellness Club facilities.

**Job Summary**:
The Director of Business Development - Government handles local and international companies with individual and group travel potential for the hotel. He/she, under the guidance of the Director of Sales & Marketing, implements all the sales activities and action plans in the marketing plan of the hotel and maximizes business opportunities in his/her area of responsibility.

As a Director of Business Development - Government, we rely on you to,

Maximizes upselling opportunities whenever possible.
Develops and executes effective business development strategies that will ensure a continued and sustainable profitable growth for rooms as well as all revenue centers.
Maintains a high level of exposure for the hotel in major market area through direct sales, telephone, fax, and written communication.
Implement sales policies and procedures of the hotel and Shangri-La Hotel and Resorts.
Builds positive working relationship with all departments of the hotel; ensures understanding of sales programs and the wants, needs and expectations of customers/guests.
Maintains active communication and builds teamwork amongst the sales team and the other marketing departments, e.g., Events Management, Communications, Reservations, to achieve commitment to the overall sales objective of the hotel.
Maintains the highest standards of professionalism and compliance of established guidelines and standards related to the hotel.

**What we are Looking For**:
3 years’ experience in Hotel Sales & Marketing
Communicates and writes with fluency in English (as well as the Arabic language)
Ability and willingness to work long hours.
Neat, articulate, and pleasant appearance

Anchored on the new Jeddah Waterfront along the shores of the Red Sea, Shangri-La Jeddah sets a new standard for luxury in the city. Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the hotel invite the outdoors in, and the stylish interiors reflect the endless blue of the sea and sandy beaches right outside. A dedicated Kids Club and supervised play area provide the canvas for families to create unforgettable memories, while innovative dining concepts promise to satisfy the most refined palates.



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