The Director of Sales & Marketing is responsible for driving room, meetings, events and broader hotel revenue at Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa. Requirements typically include strong luxury-hotel sales and marketing experience, proven commercial results, market knowledge, budgeting ability and excellent communication skills. The successful candidate is expected to lead the sales and marketing team, develop local and international accounts, manage key partnerships, support revenue strategies, represent the hotel professionally and build long-term relationships with corporate, leisure and group clients. Experience with luxury hospitality, digital marketing, distribution channels and the New Zealand market would be advantageous.
Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa is a luxury Accor property located in central Queenstown, New Zealand, a renowned resort destination surrounded by mountains, lakes and year-round outdoor attractions. The hotel combines French-inspired design, cuisine and hospitality with the character of the Southern Lakes region. It serves leisure travellers, luxury guests, couples, groups, conferences and special events, with accommodation, dining, meeting facilities and spa services. As part of Accor, one of the world’s leading hospitality groups, the hotel benefits from international brands, global reservation systems, training resources and career mobility. Its commercial team works across accommodation, food and beverage, meetings, events and destination experiences, while maintaining Sofitel’s focus on personalised service, elegance and cultural connection.
New Zealand offers hospitality, tourism, construction, healthcare, agriculture, technology and professional-services opportunities, with Queenstown particularly strong in hotels, restaurants, adventure tourism and seasonal work. The country has a friendly, multicultural culture that values direct communication, work-life balance, environmental responsibility and respect for Māori heritage and Te Ao Māori. Lifestyle highlights include hiking, skiing, water sports, wine regions and vibrant cafés, although housing and living costs in Queenstown can be high. New Zealand has two main islands: the North Island, including Auckland and Wellington, and the South Island, home to Queenstown, Christchurch and dramatic alpine scenery. Visa options may include an Accredited Employer Work Visa, working-holiday visa or skilled residence pathway, depending on nationality, age, qualifications and employer eligibility. Candidates should check Immigration New Zealand for current requirements, medical and character rules, and whether the employer supports visa applications. Relocation planning should include accommodation, transport, tax registration and healthcare arrangements.
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