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Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing
Role summary
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The Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing leads commercial strategy for ibis Seef Manama and related cluster properties, driving room sales, occupancy, revenue, market share and brand visibility. Candidates are expected to have substantial hotel sales and marketing experience, preferably in a cluster or senior leadership role, with strong knowledge of Bahrain and regional markets. The position requires proven business development, corporate account management, digital marketing, budgeting, forecasting and revenue collaboration skills. Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation abilities are essential, together with the confidence to lead a sales team and build relationships with travel partners, companies, government accounts and event organizers. Fluency in English is expected; Arabic and knowledge of GCC markets would be advantageous.
Can I work in Bahrain?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: The employer applies to the Labour Market Regulatory Authority and pays; the vacancy goes to Bahrainis first (reported March 2026: a 7-day advert, then 21 days).
Watch for: You cannot work on a visit visa; the permit is issued before you fly. Employers below their Bahraini-staff target paid extra permit fees from 2017; not confirmed for 2026.
Official source: Labour Market Regulatory Authority: notice on work permits for expatriate workers (12 October 2022). Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Bahrain
Usual for Bahrain, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Shared staff housing for line staff; some furnished flats for managers |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff canteen meals on shift (up to 3 a day); a transport allowance if you live out |
| Flights | Joining flight paid; a home ticket varies by hotel |
| Service charge | Varies; some hotels pay certain roles a fixed monthly sum; no law found on the staff share |
| Contract | Usually 1 to 2 years; probation 3 months, up to 6 for some jobs (by law) |
| Leave | 30 days after a year (by law), plus public holidays; 15 days sick leave on full pay (by law) |
| Income tax | 0%; there is no personal income tax |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About ibis Seef Manama
ibis Seef Manama is a contemporary economy hotel in Bahrain’s Seef district, a prominent commercial, shopping and entertainment area. The property operates under the ibis brand, part of Accor, one of the world’s largest hospitality groups. ibis is known for practical accommodation, consistent service standards, modern design and accessible pricing for business and leisure travelers. Accor manages a broad portfolio of international hotel brands and provides opportunities across hotel operations, commercial functions and corporate support. At ibis Seef Manama, the sales and marketing team serves corporate clients, tour operators, leisure guests, meetings and events, while supporting occupancy and revenue performance. Working for the property can provide exposure to an international hospitality environment, regional business markets and Accor’s training, mobility and employee-benefit programs, subject to local terms and conditions.