Sales Market Director Middle East & Government (Arabic Speaker) - Hotel Arts Barcelona

Role summary

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The Sales Market Director will lead business development for the Middle East and government segments on behalf of Hotel Arts Barcelona. The role requires strong luxury-hospitality sales experience, an established network among Middle Eastern clients and government accounts, excellent negotiation and presentation skills, and fluency in Arabic and English; Spanish or another European language would be advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to create and implement market strategies, generate room and event revenue, manage key accounts, build partnerships with travel and government organizations, represent the hotel at international trade events, and achieve commercial targets. Frequent travel, cultural awareness, professional discretion, and the ability to work with senior stakeholders are likely essential.

About the employer

Hotel Arts Barcelona is a luxury landmark hotel situated near the Mediterranean waterfront in Barcelona. The property is part of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, within Marriott International’s global portfolio, and is known for high-end accommodation, destination dining, extensive event facilities, and personalized guest service. Its clientele includes international leisure travelers, business executives, luxury groups, government representatives, and major events. The hotel operates in a highly competitive market where service quality, relationship management, and international sales are central to its success. Marriott International provides the wider organization with global systems, training, career mobility, and established standards across thousands of hotels worldwide. Hotel Arts Barcelona combines the resources of a major international hospitality group with the character and cultural appeal of Barcelona, making it a prominent employer for professionals in luxury hotel sales, events, guest services, food and beverage, and operations.

Working in Spain Islands

Spain’s islands, mainly the Balearic and Canary Islands, offer strong opportunities in hotels, resorts, tourism sales, restaurants, events, wellness, and travel services. Mallorca, Ibiza, Tenerife, and Gran Canaria are especially active, although seasonal employment is common and competition can be high. Island life typically offers a relaxed Mediterranean or subtropical lifestyle, outdoor activities, multicultural communities, and strong tourism infrastructure. Spanish is important for daily life and many roles, while English and additional languages are valuable in international hospitality. EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens can work without a visa after completing local registration. Non-EU nationals generally need a work and residence permit arranged with an employer before starting work. Relocation costs, housing availability, and seasonal rent increases should be considered carefully. Barcelona itself is on mainland Spain, so candidates should confirm the actual work location, accommodation support, travel expectations, and contract terms before relocating.