Director of Sales & Marketing - job 1 of 2

Fairmont El San Juan Hotel, where lively vibes and peaceful ocean views meet. Located minutes from Old San Juan, on the award-winning Isla Verde Beach in Puerto Rico. The resort features four pools, villa rooms, live entertainment, a Well & Being Spa and Fitness Center, paddleboards, luxury cabanas, signature dining at Caña, El San Juan Beach Club, Meat Market, Riva and Chandelier Bar featuring a 7,000 Crystal Chandelier.

What is in it for you

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities

The role of Director of Sales and Marketing is an amazing opportunity to guide Fairmont El San Juan into a new era that entails recapturing the glory of old Puerto Rico while also leveraging the dynamic aspects of the Hotel and Puerto Rico.  Success in this role will result in re-establishing our status as the leading hotel on the island.   With a strong focus on Luxury, Lifestyle and Destination marketing, combined with strong Sales expertise, the DOSM will lead a large team of market experts in maximizing performance for the Hotel.  This includes overseeing the generation of all revenues consistent with hotel and company objectives; implementation of sales performance management systems; coordination of hotel's participation in local, regional, national and international advertising; and direction of all media and publicity events

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

EDUCATION & SKILLS

• 10 years hotel sales experience, of which at least five have been at the Director level or above
• Strong background in Destination marketing and Social Media management
• Experience in Resort/Island destination in comparable size hotel
• Formal university/college education, preference given to those with a hotel management degree
• Highly energetic with demonstrated exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Ability to understand and interpret financial data
• Spanish language knowledge an asset
  Proven record of accomplishment of successes in achieving revenue objectives
• Proven ability to recruit, motivate and train sales team

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Flexible and long hours sometimes required
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and /or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects

Ability to stand for extended times

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.