Director of Sales and Marketing

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Seaside glamour on the Egyptian riviera; with Egyptian underpinnings and a sleek waterfront setting, our resort-style Hotel embodies modern Alexandria and its unique cosmopolitan flare. On one side, the Mediterranean Sea glistens in the sun; on the other, a dynamic metropolis buzzes with life. This stunning resort-style hotel opened in June 2007 and has a combination of classic hotel design and modern and contemporary beach suites and villas. Our hotel is connected to a shopping mall, it has 154 rooms including 31 Suites, 30 Beach Suites and 6 Villas with private pools, a private beach, a sea water infinity beach pool and a heated indoor pool, Spa and Fitness Center, and 10 food and beverage venues including an open-air 350 seat beach restaurant.

Director of Sales and Marketing

Four Seasons Alexandria is looking for a Director of Sales and Marketing to direct and oversee all marketing activities with the support of teams including, Sales, Catering, Conference Services, Public Relations and Revenue Management for the Hotel and ensure that all activities and bookings are focused to yield maximum revenue per room occupied. Moreover, to uncover, prospect and sell group and individual business, in accordance with the objectives established in the Marketing Plan. Also, monitor and motivate the sales activities and the sales team and to ensure that all sales persons' quotas are met. In addition, ensure that sales activities, individual accounts and group bookings are focused and coordinated with transient demand to yield the maximum revenue per available room. Finally, maximize sales in all hotel revenue areas and implement and support all FS sales and marketing MOS.

What will you do:

1. The ability to recruit, select and familiarize sales department personnel with the Hotel and their functions.

2. The ability to train and guide sales department personnel in the performance of their duties as to specific position responsibilities, performance techniques, reporting procedures, etc.

3. The ability to conduct performance evaluations and follow up with sales department personnel.

4. The ability to perform all supervisory functions to effectively and efficiently manage the personnel assigned.

5. The ability to identify and control work relationships, areas of accountability and performance of the personnel assigned.

6. The ability to determine, in conjunction with the Director of Marketing, the standards of performance as a basis to review progress of personnel assigned.

7. The ability to recommend salary adjustments, transfers, promotions and dismissals.

8. The ability to ensure proper training of assigned personnel.

9. The ability to foster a cooperative and harmonious working climate conducive to maximum employee morale and productivity.

10. The ability to develop individuals for future advancement.

What will you bring:

• 3-year university/college degree (or equivalent).
• 3 – 5 years of employment in a related position within the sales and marketing organization; previous DOM experience preferred but not a must.
• Cairo based.
• Requires strong revenue and budget management skills.
• Scheduled days and times may vary based on the need.
• Direct and oversee all sales and marketing activities with the support of teams including, Sales, Catering, Conference Services, Public Relations, Marketing Communications and Revenue Management for the Hotel and ensure that all activities are focused on optimizing business mix and profits for the resort.

What we offer: 

•    Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package

•    Excellent Training and Development opportunities

•    Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms

•    Complimentary Employee Meals