• Job Description

  Req#: REF28730E

  Company Description

  Minor Hotels is a global leader in the hospitality industry, owning, managing, and operating over 550+ hotels, resorts, and branded residences across 56 countries. With a diverse portfolio that adapts to market trends, we drive growth through our eight distinct hotel brands, related hospitality businesses, and strategic partnerships with leading hotel brands worldwide.

  Anantara is a luxury hospitality brand that offers modern travelers authentic experiences in the world’s most exciting destinations. Whether on pristine islands, tropical beaches, or within bustling cities, Anantara connects guests to unique places, people, and stories through personal experiences and heartfelt hospitality.

  Avani Hotels & Resorts is an upscale brand designed for today’s traveler. Avani blends relaxed comfort with contemporary style, providing guests with balance—between coolness and warmth, design and functionality, service and privacy—at every property.

  NH Collection Maldives is a premier resort within Minor Hotels’ portfolio, located in the serene Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll. This exclusive retreat offers over 120 villas on a secluded island, representing the epitome of luxury under the NH Collection brand.

  Job Description

  The Area Director of Sales will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing innovative sales strategies to drive revenue growth and achieve sales targets across our properties in the Maldives. This role requires a visionary leader with exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of building and sustaining strong relationships with clients and industry partners.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Sales Leadership: Develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies to meet and exceed revenue targets across multiple resort properties.
  • Team Leadership: Lead, inspire, and mentor a team of sales professionals, ensuring optimal performance and the achievement of sales goals.
  • Business Development: Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities to expand our client base and enhance market share.
  • Market Analysis: Continuously monitor and analyze market trends and competitor activities to refine sales strategies.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with property management teams to align sales initiatives with overarching business objectives.
  • Reporting: Prepare and present detailed sales reports and forecasts to senior management.
  • Client Relations: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key clients and industry partners, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Brand Representation: Represent the company at industry events and trade shows to elevate brand visibility and generate leads.

  Qualifications

  • Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
  • Experience: Minimum of Luxury Sales experience of 10 years in sales leadership roles, preferably within the hospitality or travel industry.
  • Track Record: Proven success in achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth.
  • Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
  • Travel: Willingness to travel as required.

  Additional Information

  • Position is based in Minor Hotels head office in Bangkok, Thailand, at The PARQ building
  • Role oversees 3 resorts in the Maldives: Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas, Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort, and NH Collection Maldives Havodda Resort

• About the company

  Minor International Public Company (MINT) is one of the largest hospitality and leisure companies in Asia Pacific Region. With over 535 hotels and resorts, 2,200 restaurants and 400 retails trading outlets, MINT meets the growing needs of consumers in 62 markets from Africa to Australia including South America and Europe.

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