Sales and Marketing Director This is an exciting time to join the hotel as part of the pre-opening team for a passionate and commercially driven Sales and Marketing Director to shape the strategic direction of a 5* prestigious luxury hotel and leisure resort in the heart of Cheshire following a multi-million-pound redevelopment, driving revenue growth, brand positioning, and guest engagement. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Head of Marketing, Group Sales Director, Senior Marketing Manager, Commercial Manager, Brand and Communications Director, Commercial Director SALARY: Competitive Annual Performance Bonus Benefits LOCATION: Knutsford, Cheshire, North West England (WA16) JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Sales and Marketing Director to shape the strategic direction of an exceptional luxury hospitality destination. As a Sales and Marketing Director you will lead the commercial team, maximising occupancy and revenue while strengthening market presence and brand reputation across multiple channels. The Sales and Marketing Director will champion innovation and collaboration, developing creative sales, marketing, and PR initiatives to position the property as a leading wellness and lifestyle resort. APPLY TODAY Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review. DUTIES Your duties as the Sales and Marketing Director include: Drive Commercial Strategy: Lead all sales and marketing activities to maximise occupancy, revenue, and profit Lead Business Planning: Prepare reports and forecasts to inform strategy and measure performance Develop Marketing Campaigns: Create and implement innovative marketing and PR initiatives to enhance visibility and brand awareness Oversee Digital Presence: Manage website, social media, and digital marketing, ensuring consistent tone and accurate content Build Client Relationships: Strengthen partnerships with high-end clients, travel partners, and destination organisations Optimise Revenue Management: Work with finance and revenue teams to develop pricing strategies and improve yield Lead and Inspire Teams: Mentor and develop the Sales and Marketing leadership team, driving performance and accountability Support Business Development: Identify new opportunities, analyse market trends, and propose data-driven growth initiatives Maintain Brand Standards: Ensure all marketing materials, communications, and guest experiences align with brand guidelines CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Proven experience of leading sales and marketing strategy within the luxury hospitality or travel sector A background in developing and executing integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional platforms Experience with revenue management, budgeting, and commercial forecasting Strong leadership and relationship management skills, with the ability to inspire teams and influence stakeholders Excellent negotiation and communication abilities, with a customer-centric approach Highly organised and detail-focused, with a proactive and results-driven mindset BENEFITS Holiday entitlement 28 days including bank holidays 1-5 days service award Ongoing training and development opportunities Discounts on hotel, spa, and golf facilities Colleague discount on food HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P14026 Full-Time, Permanent Executive and Management Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Knutsford, Cheshire, North West England. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency. awd online | http://www.awdo.co.uk AWD-IN-SPJ