Job Summary
? ?? ??????????? ??????????? is assisting an internationally branded hotel in sourcing a commercially astute and strategic French speaking ???????? ?? ????? ??? ????????? This is a key Executive Committee appointment requiring a commercially driven sales and marketing leader who combines strategic vision with disciplined execution. The successful candidate will establish and lead the hotel’s full commercial function, driving market positioning, revenue growth, brand visibility, and segment penetration from pre-opening through to stabilised operations. Working closely with the General Manager, ownership representatives, Revenue Management, and regional leadership, the Director of Sales & Marketing will oversee pre-opening commercial strategy, pricing architecture, segmentation planning, digital positioning, PR partnerships, and alignment with international brand standards while navigating the nuances of the local market. The role requires strong market intelligence, cultural awareness, and the ability to operate effectively within a French-speaking West African market. ??? ???????????????? Develop and execute the full pre-opening commercial and go-to-market strategy Build and grow corporate, government, diplomatic, leisure, and regional segments Establish pricing strategy, segmentation, and revenue optimisation in collaboration with Revenue Management Lead digital marketing, brand positioning, PR strategy, and key partnerships Drive MICE and group business across meetings and events facilities Build; mentor, and lead a high-performing sales team Deliver revenue targets across all revenue streams ???????????? 5–8+ years’ senior commercial leadership experience within international branded hotels Proven pre-opening experience (West African exposure advantageous) Strong regional corporate, diplomatic, and travel trade network Strategic thinker with strong analytical and negotiation capability Fluent in both French and English ?????? – On Application plus Full family package for expats ➡️ ?????? ???? – Although we appreciated all applications received, we will only reply to those candidates who have the background and experience required. Thank you for understanding.