Director of Sales & Marketing - Iconic Coastal Hotel Illawarra Region | $120,000-$130,000 Super | Full-Time A rare opportunity exists for a commercially savvy Director of Sales & Marketing to take the reins of a premium 4.5-star beachfront hotel located just one hour south of Sydney in the stunning Illawarra region. Known for its vibrant mix of leisure guests, business travellers, major sporting events, and large-scale conferences, this hotel is a flagship property in the region. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this role will drive all commercial activity across Rooms, MICE, and F&B. You'll lead a high-performing team, develop and execute strategic initiatives, and play a key role in shaping the property's market presence. What You'll Do: Lead the hotel's Sales & Marketing strategy across corporate, leisure, events, and F&B Develop and manage annual marketing budgets and campaign spend Drive room night and MICE business with a focus on high-yield partnerships and repeat business Maximise large-scale event revenue (conferences up to 400 pax) with tailored proposals and close client engagement Maintain strong relationships with event planners, PCOs, associations, and sporting event organisers Partner with Revenue Manager to track market trends, pricing strategies, and yield performance Oversee digital marketing strategy and online content, ensuring optimisation across all platforms and OTAs Represent the hotel at trade shows, networking events, and industry conferences Lead, coach and inspire a talented team with a strong culture of collaboration and accountability What We're Looking For: Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior Sales & Marketing role within a 4-5 star hotel Proven success in driving commercial outcomes within a regional market Deep knowledge of the MICE segment, including conferences, weddings, and sporting events Strong background in revenue management and pricing strategy Experience working with branded hotel systems and operational frameworks Familiarity with Delphi.fdc or similar CRM/sales platforms A strategic thinker with strong leadership, digital marketing, and communication skills What's on Offer: Strategic leadership role within a high-profile beachfront hotel Generous salary package and super Complimentary on-site parking Access to group-wide discounts and benefits across a national hospitality portfolio Career development opportunities within a growing hospitality group Reward and recognition programs Supportive and engaged senior leadership team If this sounds like the job for you or you know someone that it would be suited to get in touch APPLY NOW joinJRMhospitality SCR-andy-ball
