Director Sales & Marketing

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The Director of Sales & Marketing leads the hotel’s commercial strategy, combining sales leadership, marketing, public relations, and revenue growth. Requirements typically include substantial experience in luxury or upscale hospitality, strong knowledge of the Madrid and international travel markets, proven success in driving room, meetings, events, and partnership revenue, and excellent communication skills in English and Spanish. The successful candidate is expected to create and execute annual sales and marketing plans, manage key accounts and distribution channels, develop corporate and leisure partnerships, monitor market trends, lead commercial teams, and work closely with revenue management and hotel operations. A strategic, target-driven, relationship-focused approach and a strong understanding of Marriott and Luxury Collection standards are important.

About the employer

The Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid is an iconic five-star property in the centre of Madrid, operated under Marriott International’s Luxury Collection brand. Located near the city’s major museums, cultural attractions, shopping areas, and business districts, the hotel combines historic architecture with refined hospitality and personalised service. It is known for its elegant guest rooms and suites, restaurants and bars, meeting facilities, and strong position in Madrid’s luxury, corporate, group, and international leisure markets. As part of The Luxury Collection, the hotel presents a distinctive sense of place, offering guests access to local culture alongside the service standards and global resources of Marriott. Employees can expect an international working environment, high service expectations, collaboration across departments, and opportunities to work with luxury travellers, event organisers, travel advisors, and corporate clients.