Director of Sales

**Join Our Team as Director of Sales & Marketing at Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Bangsar**

**About Us**

Nestled in the heart of a city brimming with historical charm, vibrant culture, and delectable cuisine, Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Bangsar sits conveniently at the crossroads of Jalan Maarof and Jalan Bangsar - a gateway to key attractions around Kuala Lumpur.

Designed with the modern traveler in mind, our hotel features 220 thoughtfully designed rooms. Guests can rejuvenate in our outdoor swimming pool and fitness center. Our all-day restaurant serves delicious Malaysian classics, while the lobby lounge offers fresh bakes and fuss-free Grab and Go options. Our flexible meeting spaces, including a ballroom for up to 400 guests, are ideal for organizing events.

**Do you see yourself as a Director of Sales & Marketing with Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Bangsar?**

We are seeking a passionate Director of Sales & Marketing to head the Sales, Marketing and Reservations team, who can combine informality and fun with professionalism and sophistication, leaders with an inclusive spirit who embrace individuality and inject positivity into their work environments.

Our colleagues are fundamental to delivering memorable experiences, and we are committed to creating a culture as diverse as the distinct hotels in our portfolio.

**Your day to day**

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly:

- Prepare departmental budget and financial plans including the hotel marketing plan.
- Source groups & events leads, drive conversions and build repeat business.
- Travel to other destinations as needed for sales calls and/or attend exhibitions/events.
- Develop and maintain great working relationships with key clients and all contacts
- Create and implement sales plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy, increase average rates, increase volume, food and beverage and banquet sales
- Create and develop special events and sales blitzes to showcase the hotel to potential clients.
- Attend trade shows and major market events locally and nationally to promote new business and increase sales and marketing opportunities for the hotel.

**What we need from you**
- Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in marketing or related field.
- Four or more years of experience with an international chain hotel with direct management experience over a sales and marketing team.
- Strong knowledge of local businesses and business trends required.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills are critical.
- Dynamic and highly innovative thinking, work well under pressure and in change environment with full of team spirit.
- Proven track record of business milestones.

**What we offer**

In return we'll give you a competitive benefit package including, hotel discounts worldwide and the opportunity to progress your career with IHG®. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to belong.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

IHG is committed to promoting a culture of inclusion where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. We seek talent from all backgrounds to join our teams and encourage our colleagues to bring their authentic and best selves to work.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.