Director of Sales & Marketing

Mercure Hotels

Full‑time position on site. Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum.

Company Description

Mercure Hotels, part of Accor, is a global hospitality leader that encourages growth, learning, and purposeful work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive sales, PR, and marketing strategies across traditional and digital platforms.
• Craft compelling social media content and manage online campaigns to enhance engagement and visibility.
• Build strong relationships with media, influencers, and key stakeholders to support brand and sales initiatives.
• Conduct market analysis, identify trends, and optimize strategies to maintain competitive positioning.
• Manage advertising, promotional activities, and annual marketing budgets.
• Mentor and empower sales, reservations, and business‑development teams to achieve their full potential.
• Collaborate on pricing, revenue management, and forecasting with hotel leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Director of Sales or equivalent, with a proven track record at a leadership level.
• Expertise in social media, PR, market analysis, and the hotel market (MICE, agencies, etc.).
• Experience managing budgets and driving revenue through new initiatives and campaigns.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and time‑management skills.
• Customer‑focused, detail‑oriented, and a strong team player.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and online platforms.
• Professional and committed, with the ability to inspire and develop teams.

Benefits

• 28 holiday days (bank holidays included).
• Employee benefit card for discounted rates in Accor Hotels worldwide.
• Learning programmes through Academy Accor.
• Friends & Family rates.
• Eye test vouchers.
• Opportunities to grow within the property and across the world.
• Friendly working environment.
• Contribution to local community and corporate social responsibility activities.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive company that aims to attract, recruit, and promote diverse talent.

Location

Oxford, England, United Kingdom