The Trusted Global Hospitality Group

Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka, a 5-Star Hotel in Dhaka, Bangladesh; is being operated by Pan Pacific Hotels Group, Singapore and a member of the Global Hotel Alliance encompassing over 450 upscale and luxury hotels & resorts globally.

We are inviting applications from Bangladeshi Nationals for the following position of the Sales & Marketing Department. The candidates must fulfill the following criteria to qualify for the position:

Responsibility:

Director of Sales & Marketing shall be the sole responsible for all aspects of planning & implementation of Sales policies; formulation, implementation and control of Marketing strategies as well as maintaining close relationships with the top clients in conjunction with PPHG Corporate Policy. The incumbent has to perform the following duties but not limited to, as follows:

• Identification of the sources of business available to the Hotel and establishing priority marketing opportunities in the solicitation of that business.
• Determine and implement appropriate sales strategies in all market segments towards maximizing the Hotel revenue.
• Create lucrative sales targets and develop business network relations to corporate clients.
• Participate with General Manager in the planning and development of Advertising & public Relations Programs with full awareness of such programs and their impact on the hotel Sales efforts.
• Continuously solicit for new business that expands client base using action plans focused on the market segment identified in the Annual Sales & Marketing Business plan.
• Follow up as well as conduct regular sales/service contacts, by telephone and correspondence with assigned accounts.
• Directly Support the development of the Annual Business Plan and Hotel Budget and Sales Plan as and when required by the General Manager.
• Analyse market changes, implement programs with the sales department to meet these changes, such as changes brought about by political, economic or competitive changes in the market place.
• Maintain a very good congenial atmosphere and coordination with the Departments regarding all types of Communications.
• Perform any other lawful assignment given by the General Manager on emergency requirement basis.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree from any reputed and recognized University, MBA/Masters preferred.
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the sales/marketing/hospitality profession, and Dhaka market.
• Minimum 10 (ten) years of sales and marketing experience within the hotel industry, with a minimum of 3 (three) years in a similar position or as an Assistant Director of Sales and Marketing.
• Maximum 45 (forty-five) years of age as of last date of submitting the application.
• Should possess strong networking capability, entertaining clients, ability to plan ahead and ready to work under pressure.
• Have in-depth knowledge with the Local Market’s Award-winning Portfolio with campaign credentials.
• Ability to implement and maintain PPSD Sales & Marketing as well as other relevant policy.
• Age and Experience limit may be relaxed for deserving candidates as per the discretion of the Management.

Other Requirements:

• Strong Leadership skills & administrative capabilities are required to run the Department smoothly.
• Presentable personality, well groomed, courteous and excellent inter-personal relationship skills.
• Command of the English language both written and verbal.
• Other language proficiency will be counted as an added advantage.
• Strong media, presentation and computer skills.
• Strong marketing skills.
• Skills in visualization, branding and execution of campaigns of any kind of product/services will be preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and property management systems.
• Should have a “Can Do Attitude”.
• Ready to work extra hours irrespective of Duty schedule based on emergency situations.
• Previous Applicants need not to Apply again.

Job Facilities: Competitive salary package with other admissible benefits.

Application Procedures: Please send Application & Resume with a recent photograph by September 27, 2023 by
Postal Mail or in Person to the following address:

Human Capital and Development Department
Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka
107, Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Dhaka 1215

Or

E-Mail: careers.ppdac@panpacific.com

Only short-listed candidates will be called for assessment. PLEASE ONLY APPLY “IF” YOU MEET OR EXCEED THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

Application Closing Date: September 27, 2023 at 4:30 PM