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The Area Director of Sales and Marketing will be based on property, a unique, urban retreat, located in the heart of one of Italy’s dramatic historic cities.  Both hotels offer luxury and comfort with a blend of modern amenities and Italian charm. Known for their exceptional service, these hotels are situated in good locations providing easy access to major attractions, they have stylish rooms and dining as well as a wellness centre and manicured gardens.

Due to the company’s expansion, our client is particularly keen to appoint someone who will benefit from their core commitment to succession planning.  As such, this would appeal to a DOSM within a smaller hotel/company, an experienced DOS or a very knowledgeable and experienced ADOSM with current team leadership. Managing a team of 5-7 people the key competencies and experience include:

Essential:

• Demonstrable revenue understanding
• Knowledge of European and/or the UK high-end leisure market
• Innate understanding of working in globally recognised five-star hotel brands or renowned independent hotels
• Supportive team leadership experience
• Eligible to work in the EU

Preferred:

• Fluency in or business level Italian.  However, the company will consider highly qualified candidates who match the essential criteria who do not speak Italian and/or are willing to learn.

In addition to the salary, the company is offering a quarterly bonus of up to 30%, relocation, laundry, staff dining restaurant and the company’s employee rate and complimentary nights worldwide.

Please kindly note: Frustrating as we know it is, to not hear back from us, please note that due to the specific requirements of this role, we will only personally respond to candidates who meet the above criteria. 

This posting is in addition to the search we have already conducted from our database and are currently actioning.  ​If you are already registered with us at HOCAPS or are keen to know more about this and other opportunities, please email me directly: Farah Willey at farah@hocaps.com

If already registered with HOCAPS, it is not necessary to send a CV unless it needs to be updated from our last contact with you. It may be easier to just send an email expressing your interest.  However, if you have not registered with HOCAPS, please send a full CV in Word or PDF format.  For international assignments, it is essential that we also receive a business style photograph.  We always require three referees with email contact details, in order to progress with any suitable candidates.