Lead Commercial Excellence in One of the World's Most Prestigious Luxury Destinations

Are you a strategic commercial leader with a passion for luxury hospitality? We are seeking an experienced Director of Commercial Strategy to drive revenue growth, elevate brand positioning, and lead high-performing Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Management teams at an iconic luxury property in Abu Dhabi.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the commercial direction of a globally recognized five-star destination while working in a dynamic international environment.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Sales Leadership

• Develop and execute commercial strategies to achieve revenue and profitability targets.
• Lead sales initiatives across corporate, leisure, group, travel trade, and key account segments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local and international partners.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and business opportunities to drive growth.
• Oversee pricing strategies and commercial performance across all revenue streams.

Marketing & Brand Strategy

• Create and implement annual marketing plans and budgets.
• Drive brand awareness through innovative marketing, advertising, and PR initiatives.
• Identify new business opportunities and market segments.
• Measure campaign performance and optimize ROI.

Revenue Management

• Partner closely with Revenue Management leadership to maximize RevPAR and profitability.
• Analyze demand trends and implement yield management strategies.
• Ensure forecasting accuracy and commercial alignment across departments.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, coach, and develop commercial teams to achieve exceptional performance.
• Support succession planning, recruitment, and employee development initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on excellence and innovation.

Requirements

Must-Have Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience within luxury hospitality, hotels, resorts, or high-end travel environments.
• Strong background in commercial strategy, sales, marketing, and revenue management.
• Proven ability to drive revenue growth and exceed business targets.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting, and commercial planning.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• International luxury hospitality experience is highly desirable.

What We're Looking For

• Commercially driven and results-oriented mindset.
• Sophisticated communication style suitable for luxury clientele and stakeholders.
• Innovative and forward-thinking approach to hospitality and guest experience.
• Strong cultural awareness and ability to work within diverse international teams.
• Passion for developing talent and building high-performing teams.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join one of the most prestigious luxury hospitality environments in the Middle East.
• Career growth within a globally recognized luxury hospitality portfolio.
• World-class learning and development opportunities.
• International exposure and leadership responsibility.
• Comprehensive employee benefits and wellbeing programs.

About Us

Worldwiders is a global recruitment company specializing in executive search and specialist recruitment worldwide. Since our journey began in 2016, we have become a trusted partner for tailor-made recruitment solutions, connecting top talent with prestigious opportunities across the globe. With a proven track record of more than 7,000 successful placements and 400+ satisfied partners in over 40 countries, our expertise ensures we match the right talent with the right company to drive career growth and organizational success.

Worldwiders also serves as the umbrella organization behind our specialized recruitment brands, Nordic Jobs Worldwide and Multilingual Jobs Worldwide. Each brand focuses on specific markets and talent segments, enabling us to deliver highly targeted recruitment solutions while benefiting from the global reach, expertise, and network of the Worldwiders group.