Director of Sales – Russia & CIS

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The Director of Sales – Russia & CIS is responsible for developing and executing sales strategies across Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States to grow room nights, revenue, group business and long-term accounts for JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa. Candidates should have strong luxury-hospitality sales experience, established contacts in the relevant markets, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and a proven record of meeting commercial targets. Fluency in Russian and strong English are highly desirable. The role requires market knowledge, international travel, account management, budgeting, forecasting, sales reporting and close cooperation with revenue management, marketing and operations. The successful candidate is expected to be commercially driven, culturally aware, organized, adaptable and capable of representing the resort professionally with travel partners, agencies and corporate clients.

About the employer

JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa is a luxury island resort operated under JW Marriott, part of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. Located in the Shaviyani Atoll, the resort offers private villas, fine dining, wellness facilities, family experiences, water activities and personalized service in a secluded tropical setting. JW Marriott’s brand is associated with refined hospitality, thoughtful guest experiences and a strong focus on wellbeing and service excellence. Marriott International provides global career opportunities, structured training, international standards and access to a broad hotel network. At the Maldives resort, commercial teams work closely with revenue management, marketing, reservations and operations to attract leisure, luxury, group and international travel business. Benefits and employment terms vary by contract, seniority and local regulations.