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Website IHG Hotels & Resorts
Job Responsibilities:
- Drive the Commercial Team critical path tasks in Hotel Opening Manager (HOM) ensuring all tasks are completed on time, by the correct person or team and the relevant tools have been effectively utilized.
- Works closely with the Lifecycle and Growth global and regional teams to ensure any applicable processes, tools and procedures are consistently applied in all openings and conversions.
- Drive the Hotel Openings commercial agenda to develop and implement the pre-opening Sales and Marketing Plan and platforms for new hotel openings in the region.
- Co-ordinate the communication and sales, marketing, PR, distribution marketing and revenue management activity for new opening hotels with the Director, Commercial/Area Director of Sales and Marketing and between hotel and above property functions.
- Monitor pick up and ramp up of the hotel in the first 3 months of opening and provide inputs to the Central COE team to contribute to the development of effective sales and marketing strategies and activities to ensure rate and occupancy objectives are achieved.
Job Requirements:
- Is able to demonstrate external industry knowledge and continuous leaning, keeping up to date with current trends
- International hotel brand strategic sales and marketing experience
- Clear project management capability
- Good working knowledge of IHG systems and the ability to understand and drive outcomes within the IHG network
- Has a deep understanding of the markets and the context of operating in a diverse region
Qualification & Experience:
- Degree or equivalent international degree in Marketing or Business desired Critical Expertise & Experience:
- Experience in Hotel Sales and Marketing in a senior management role
- Has experience participating in an industry task force
Job Details:
Company: IHG Hotels & Resorts
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Job Location: Dubai, UAE
Application Deadline: N/A
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