Director of Sales & Marketing

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Commercial & Brand Leadership: Develop and execute an annual integrated sales and marketing plan that aligns with our luxury standards and aggressively drives total hotel revenue.
• Sales Revenue Generation: Proactively manage and grow key segments, including Luxury Leisure, Corporate, and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions), while optimizing distribution channels.
• Public Relations & Narrative: Act as a primary guardian of the hotel's reputation. Manage high-level media relations, craft compelling press stories, and host international journalists and key commercial partners.
• Product Launches, Renovations & Re-branding: Lead the strategic sales and marketing roadmap for new launches, property renovations, or re-flagging, ensuring a "Grand Opening" impact that captures market share immediately.
• Partnership & Networking: Establish prestigious local and global partnerships with luxury brands, travel networks and cultural institutions in Prague to enhance guest experiences and brand prestige.
• Team Leadership & Synergy: Lead, mentor, and inspire the Sales, Marketing, and Reservations teams.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in Luxury Hospitality Sales and Marketing, with at least 2–3 years in a senior leadership role (Director or Head level).
• Market Knowledge & Network: Deep familiarity with the Prague luxury landscape, with an established network of local and international luxury travel agents, corporate buyers, and event planners.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of revenue management, budgeting, forecasting, and data-driven digital marketing.
• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in meeting/exceeding sales targets and managing large-scale product launches or hotel repositioning.
• Communication: Sophisticated verbal and written command of English; proficiency in Czech or a second European language is highly advantageous.

Benefits

• You will work in the unique atmosphere of a stunning 13th-century monastery.
• You will be entitled to staff discounts in our hotels world wild.
• You will be eligible for employee rates at Sixt.
• You will enjoy complimentary meals, 25 vacation days and career growth opportunities.

About
Founded in Germany in 1897, Kempinski Hotels has long reflected the finest traditions of European hospitality. Today, as ever, Kempinski is synonymous with distinctive luxury.Located in many of the world's most well-known cities and resorts, the Kempinski collection includes hotels in a grand manner, pace-setting modern establishments and older hotels of individual charm. All blend gracefully into their surroundings and offer luxurious accommodation, superb cuisine and unrivalled facilities - complemented by impeccable service.For leisure and business guests alike, the name Kempinski has long been synonymous with style, mobility and efficiency. Put simply, they are the first choice for the discerning individual.In addition to operating many of the finest city hotels in the world, Kempinski is a name that can now be found in many exciting resort locations, each combining local flair and ambience with the international standards of service and luxury that Kempinski guests have come to expect.