As the Director of Sales & Marketing, your role involves supporting the creation of the Sales and Marketing plan, aligning strategies for business development and revenue maximisation. You'll build relationships with Key Account Directors/Managers, seek new business in relevant segments, and utilise brand initiatives. Ensuring appropriate Sales structures, leading and developing the team, and fostering a Sales culture are essential. Strong relationships with brand Sales and Marketing teams, adherence to brand standards, and evaluating ROI are crucial. You'll also prepare reports and presentations, and actively cross-sell Aimbridge properties.

Based in the Ghent Marriott Hotel in the medieval city centre of Ghent, you will be part of a family of passionate people who know that being the best doesn’t always mean working around the clock.

To be successful in this role you have a:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related significant experience in sales and marketing or a related professional area.
• Experience in multi-property or cluster hotel role.
• Multi-language skills with at least proficiency in Dutch and English are required, proficiency in French is preferred.
• Have multiple years of experience in a senior sales role where you have managed sales colleague(s)
• Preferably have a business network within the Ghent region

What is in it for you?

As part of the Marriott Ghent family, you will have access to a suite of benefits that include

• Market-leading salary package with benefits
• Company car with fuel card
• DKV hospitalisation insurance
• Group insurance
• Daily meal vouchers
• Hotel discounts with staff rates worldwide
• Access to renowned training platforms e.g. Marriott International and Cornell University to develop your skills