AccorHotel · posted 11h ago
Lead the commercial strategy and sales and marketing teams across three hotels at Sydney Olympic Park, driving revenue and market share.
Are you a commercially driven sales and marketing leader who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Do you have the vision, energy and strategic mindset to drive performance across a diverse hotel portfolio?
We are looking for an inspiring Director of Sales & Marketing to lead the commercial strategy across our Pullman, Novotel & ibis Sydney Olympic Park. With a diverse portfolio of accommodation, food and beverage offerings, and a calendar of major sporting, entertainment and corporate events, this is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing commercial team in one of Sydney's most dynamic hospitality destinations.
Reporting to the General Manager, the Director of Sales & Marketing will provide strategic leadership across Sales, Marketing, Revenue and Reservations, driving market share, revenue growth and brand positioning across the precinct. This role will play a pivotal part in shaping the commercial direction of the business, developing strong market relationships and maximising opportunities arising from the precinct's unique event-driven environment.
In this role, you will be responsibel for:
Commercial Strategy: Develop and execute an integrated sales and marketing strategy that drives revenue growth, market share and profitability across all three hotel brands.
Sales Leadership: Lead and inspire the sales team to identify new business opportunities, strengthen existing partnerships and deliver against ambitious commercial targets.
Event-Driven Business: Capitalise on the precinct's extensive sporting, entertainment and major event calendar, maximising opportunities across corporate, leisure, group and event segments.
Marketing & Brand Positioning: Oversee the development and execution of innovative marketing strategies, campaigns and initiatives that strengthen brand awareness and drive demand.
Revenue Optimisation: Work closely with Revenue Management and Reservations to maximise performance, optimise distribution channels and ensure a strategic approach to pricing and demand management.
Strategic Partnerships: Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, event organisers, tourism bodies, corporate partners and industry stakeholders.
Market Intelligence: Monitor market trends, competitor activity and changing customer behaviours to identify opportunities and maintain a competitive advantage.
Team Development: Lead, coach and develop a high-performing commercial team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation and results.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with hotel leadership teams to ensure commercial strategies are aligned with operational capabilities and the overall guest experience.
Proven experience in a senior Sales & Marketing leadership role within the hotel or hospitality industry.
Strong commercial acumen, with a demonstrated ability to drive revenue growth, market share and profitability.
Experience leading multi-segment sales strategies across corporate, leisure, group and MICE markets.
A strong understanding of revenue management, distribution channels and digital marketing.
The ability to identify opportunities, challenge norms and translate strategy into measurable results.
Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
A collaborative leadership style, with a passion for developing