Director of Sales & Marketing – The Cape Town EDITION (Pre-Opening)
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About The Cape Town EDITION
Opening in 2026 The Cape Town EDITION will introduce contemporary luxury lifestyle hospitality to the iconic V&A Waterfront. Located on Quay 7 the hotel will feature 142 guestrooms including six serviced apartments and will operate under an international management agreement.
Developed in partnership between Marriott International and legendary hotelier Ian Schrager EDITION Hotels are known for refined design personalised service and vibrant social energy that reflects the culture of each destination. The Cape Town EDITION is set to become a leading culinary social and lifestyle destination within the city.
Role Overview
The Director of Sales & Marketing is responsible for leading the hotels commercial strategy during the preopening phase and through the successful launch and ongoing operations of the hotel.
Reporting to the General Manager this role oversees sales marketing public relations and ecommerce with accountability for driving revenue performance increasing market visibility and positioning the hotel as a preferred luxury lifestyle destination. The role requires strong industry relationships commercial creativity and a handson leadership approach.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute integrated sales marketing and PR strategies aligned with the EDITION brand
- Drive revenue across transient corporate consortia leisure and special events segments
- Lead preopening commercial planning including gotomarket strategy and account development
- Build and maintain strong relationships with highprofile clients partners and media contacts
- Collaborate closely with Revenue Management Operations EDITION Corporate and the Ian Schrager Company
- Ensure a seamless handover from sales to operations while maintaining exceptional guest experience
- Lead coach and develop a highperforming Sales & Marketing team
Candidate Profile
- Bachelors degree or equivalent in Marketing Business or Hospitality
- 810 years experience in senior Sales & Marketing roles within luxury or lifestyle hotels
- Strong commercial acumen with an established professional network
- Experience with hotel preopenings or major launches is highly desirable
- Confident communicator with a strategic yet handson leadership style
Additional Information
This is a fulltime onsite role based at The Cape Town EDITION V&A Waterfront.
Candidates must have the legal right to work in South Africa. In line with our Employment Equity objectives preference may be given to candidates who contribute to workforce representivity.
At Marriott International we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture talent and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis including disability veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.
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Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
At Le Méridien, we are inspired by the era of glamorous travel, celebrating each culture through the distinctly European spirit of savouring the good life. Our guests are curious and creative, cosmopolitan culture seekers that appreciate moments of connection and slowing down to savou ... View more
