Director of Sales, W Sardinia

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The Director of Sales leads the hotel’s commercial sales strategy, driving room, group, event and corporate business for W Sardinia. The role typically requires substantial luxury or upper-upscale hospitality sales experience, strong knowledge of international markets, proven revenue-generation results and excellent relationship-building skills. Fluency in Italian and English is highly desirable, while additional languages are an advantage. The successful candidate will be confident negotiating with clients, developing sales plans, managing key accounts, collaborating with revenue and marketing teams, and representing the W brand professionally. Flexibility, creativity, leadership, commercial awareness and readiness to work in a seasonal resort environment are essential.

About the employer

W Sardinia is an anticipated luxury lifestyle resort associated with Marriott International’s W Hotels brand, located at Poltu Quatu on Sardinia’s renowned Costa Smeralda. W Hotels is known for bold design, contemporary hospitality, energetic social spaces, music, wellness and personalized service aimed at modern luxury travelers. The resort is expected to combine the distinctive W identity with Sardinia’s coastal setting, offering accommodation, restaurants, bars, leisure facilities and event experiences. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hotel companies, operating an extensive portfolio of internationally recognized brands and providing structured career development, training and global mobility opportunities. Employees can expect a fast-paced, guest-focused environment with strong emphasis on service standards, commercial performance, teamwork and creating memorable experiences for an international clientele.