Director of Sales & Distribution

**Job Category**Sales & Marketing

**Position Type** Management

• Minimum 8–10 years in hospitality commercial roles, with 5+ years in UAE 5-star luxury hotels.
• Proven 3 consecutive years of achieving/exceeding revenue targets in distribution and corporate sales.
• Strong corporate background managing UAE/GCC multinationals, TMCs, and global travel partnerships.
• Expertise in distribution channels (brand.com, GDS, OTA/IDS, metasearch), rate parity, and content optimization.
• Skilled in negotiation, dynamic pricing, and RFP management for corporate accounts.
• Deep knowledge of UAE market trends, seasonality, and compliance with VAT, PDPL, and tourism regulations.
• Strong leadership, team coaching, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Excellent communication skills: English fluency required. Arabic language is an advantage.
• *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 celebrated.
• Our 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.*
• 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 savour the destination.
• We provide authentic, chic and memorable service along with experiences that inspire guests to savour the good life.
• We’re looking for curious and creative people to join our team.
• If you appreciate connecting with like-minded guests and have a deep desire to create memorable experiences, we invite you to explore career opportunities with Le Méridien.
• In joining Le Méridien, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.