Director of Sales and Marketing Zanzibar

While our main activity is operating luxury hotels and resorts around the world Kempinski Hotels & Resorts launches its first Holistic Health Retreat in Africa.

We require a Director of Sales & Marketing who will ensure the achievement of the financial targets for our new Prime Holistic Health Retreat that teams build an aligned Brand presence in our markets, by providing: leadership and coaching, being a role model, building and maintaining positive relationships with key buying influencers, setting and monitoring strategic goals, championing Kempinski Hotels & Resorts.

The Experience

• A minimum of 5 years experience in the same or similar role in a 5* star SPA Holistic Health Resort (like Chiva Som, Ananda, Como Estate) with preference to West Europe, and GCC experience

• Experience in market entry and establishing market volume

• Proven track record of marketing and sales achievements in Health SPA industry

• Experience in maximizing hotel revenue and profitability from Leisure markets

• Good connection with spa & holistic retreat operator travel and trade market in Europe is a plus

• A second language essential, Arabic, German or Russian is a definite bonus

The Person

• Advanced Consensus building skills

• Proven track record in strategic planning

• High level strategic and tactical commercial decision making skills

• Demonstrated success in using entrepreneurial approaches to sales

• Advanced levels of Business English & excellent personal presentation

• Previous experience in the South East Asia or Middle East is preferred but not essential

The Package

The tax free salary and benefits package include annual flight home, furnished accommodation, bonus or service charge, transportation, medical insurance, 30 vacations days per year and other great benefits

The Zamani Zanzibar Kempinski is located on the prestigious northeast coast of Zanzibar. The first 5 star internationally branded hotel on the famous spice island, is set within 30 acres of landscaped gardens and has a commanding ocean front position.

One Strategy, One Team, One Culture…

Our culture is driven by integrity and cultural diversity, where open communication is encouraged and where we treat each other with respect.

Our people are professional, team-oriented and passionate about striving for excellence and creativity in all that we do!

Our management philosophy is to promote performance and an entrepreneurial spirit, and we are focused on developing talent and empowering our people.

Our strength lies in respecting each other, each other's cultures and sharing experiences worldwide.

Our company is the sum of our people. This is why we all share responsibility for and are committed to creating a working environment that is challenging, satisfying and fun, so that we can retain and motivate excellent people – for long term careers with Kempinski.

The Kempinski name is proudly borne by a growing collection of distinguished properties around the world. Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group, Kempinski has built its reputation on the belief that exclusivity and individuality are key elements of true luxury.

Each year, an increasing number of guests come to appreciate these qualities, as Kempinski adds new hotels and resorts in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. While this growth reflects the strength and success of the Kempinski brand, the collection will remain a limited one, where exclusivity can be nurtured and individuality can flourish.

To Apply

If you feel that you fulfil the criteria for the role, please send your CV to tilman.moeller@kempinski.com or apply online on www.kempinski.com