Director of Sales & Marketing - InterContinental Lagos

Do you see yourself as a Director of Sales & Marketing InterContinental Lagos?   What's your passion? Whether you're into tennis, shopping or karaoke, at IHG we're interested in YOU. At IHG we employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. And we're looking for more people like this to join our friendly and professional opening team.   At the moment we're looking for a Director of Sales & Marketing to join our energetic, enthusiastic and passionate opening team at InterContinental Lagos.   InterContinental Lagos due to open next year, will be located on Victoria Island, in the centre of Lagos home to the majority of foreign embassies and multinational companies, making it the perfect residence for affluent business and diplomatic travelers. Built on an elevated terrain overlooking Lagos's port and the city below, the 19 storey hotel will offer uninterrupted, spectacular views of Lagos Skyline. InterContinental Lagos will comprise of 361 well-appointed, elegantly decorated rooms and suites as well as a Club InterContinental floor. Guests will have access to an all-day dining restaurant, two specialty restaurants, room service and the pool bar for lighter meal choices and snacks. The lobby lounge and cocktail bar will be the perfect setting for casual meetings over coffee or drinks. In addition, for the health conscious traveler there will be a health club bar serving fresh juices. InterContinental Lagos will also offer exclusive business and conference facilities including a state of the art ballroom with a foyer area, and several additional flexible meeting and breakout. Other amenities will include a fully-equipped gym, outdoor pool, and retail space.   This role, reports directly to the General Manager InterContinental Lagos and as the Director of Sales & Marketing InterContinental Lagos you will be responsible to lead and manage InterContinental Lagos Sales and Marketing team, develop market strategies in collaboration with General Manager, Director of Finance & Business Support and Regional Director of Sales & Marketing in order to achieve InterContinental Lagos budgeted revenue targets and marketing objectives. Responsibilities include overseeing the planning and development of promotional strategies and marketing plans; oversee and assist with the development and implementation of the sales and marketing plan; management of the marketing team and reporting on effectiveness of the plan.

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