Director Of Sales & Marketing

Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing Background Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing has earned a reputation as one of the finest hotels in Beijing and played host to numerous dignitaries from all over the world. With the opening of the Valley Wing in March 2007, the award-winning Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing has a total of 670 well-appointed guestrroms and 7 exceptional restaurants and bars. By applying to this position, you have read, understood and agreed to our Data Protection Policy. (if the hyperlink does not navigate you to the policy, please copy this URL and view in web browser: https://www.shangri ‐ la.com/group/careers/data ‐ protection) Duties Lead the sales team in design and implementation of sales strategy with an objective to maximise hotel revenue Participate in business reviews and annual budget process Share and present hotel performance to the hotel senior leadership team as well as the regional sales teams on a monthly basis Lead and motivate the sales team Drive sales and service standards of the team Be responsible for effective implementation and compliance of all corporate standards Take responsibility for overall branding, revenue and sales channels optimisation of the hotel Requirement Has a passion for Sales and Marketing Excellent presenter and communicator Is self-driven, goal-oriented, able to challenge the status quo Upholds professional values, ethics and integrity at all times Enjoys crafting creative and best-fit solutions Thinks outside of the box whilst leading change in the hotel Preferably has a Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in a similar role Understands the global market and local environment Communicates and writes with fluency in English (as well as the local language) Has strong interpersonal skills