Total 21 Director/C-Level student affairs director job vacancies in D08 Little India

JOB OVERVIEW

Oversees and directs all aspects of both the Rooms function and Food and Beverage function. Under rooms, operations include Front Office, Housekeeping, Engineering and Security. Under Food and Beverage, operations include F&B Service and Kitchen operations.

At Holiday Inn® we want our guests to relax and be themselves which means we need team members to:

• Be you – by being natural, professional and personable in the way you are with people
• Get ready – by taking notice and using your knowledge so that you are prepared for anything
• Show you care – by being thoughtful in the way you welcome and connect with guests
• Take action – by showing initiative, taking ownership and going the extra mile

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

FINANCIAL RETURNS:

• Contributes to installing and monitoring cash management programmes including inventories and receivables
• Works with Director of Finance in the preparation and management of the Department’s budget.

PEOPLE:

• Interacts with guests and individuals outside the hotel, including, but not limited to, current and potential clients, owning company representatives, community leaders, government officials, travel industry representatives, suppliers, competitors and other members of the local community
• Manages the functions of all hotel personnelthrough supervision of hotel department heads
• Identifies future potential department heads and participates in the development of their training plans
• Establishes and maintains effective internal communication and meetings structures to ensure optimum teamwork and productivity
• Establishes and maintains effective employee relations including open communication with all employees
• Co-ordinates functions and activities with General Manager, Regional, Area and Corporate staff as appropriate.
• Works with Human Resources on manpower planning and management needs

GUEST EXPERIENCE:

• Assists in the development and implementation of the Strategic Plan, Marketing Plan, Budget and Goals Programme to ensure on an on-going basis optimum guest satisfaction, sales potential and profitability
• Ensures highest level of guest satisfaction by providing within Corporate standards quality guest services and amenities

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS:

• Assists in monitoring present and future trends, practices and systems in the hotel industry and determines and ensures execution of competitive programmes as directed
• Participates in conducting weekly inspections and ensures physical facilities are kept in operational condition by full implementation of preventive maintenance programmes and judicious planning and management of FF& E, as directed
• Ensures emergency procedures are practised and enforced to provide for the security and safety of guest and employees
• Establishes and maintains a prominent level of visibility and involvement in the property and in business, social and governmental communities as appropriate
• Develops recognition programmes, advertising and promotional campaigns to obtain greatest market awareness and patronage
• Reviews energy conservation programme to ensure minimum energy and utility consumption without sacrificing human comfort
• Keeps General Managerinformed of any unforeseen events, which may occur in his/her absence
• Assists in selling hotel through personal involvement with all potential markets as required
• Ensures environmentally friendly practices are implemented in accordance with the IHG Environmental Manual/local applicable laws and regulations
• Monitors purchasing practices to ensure compliance with IHG policy and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned. May also serve as manager on duty. In the absence of the General Manager, assumes responsibilities as appropriate
• Demonstrate Awareness of OH&S policies and procedures and ensure all procedures are conducted safely and within OH&S guidelines and ensure your direct reports do the same
• Be aware of duty of care and adhere to occupational, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures
• Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and enforce these in your areas
• Initiate action to correct a hazardous situation and notify supervisors of potential dangers
• Ensure security incidents and accidents are logged, investigated and rectified to prevent future catastrophes

ACCOUNTABILITY

Position is the top level in a full-service property with multiple outlets and complex operations, which may include one or more of the following: multiple buildings with an extensive range of facilities and variety of technical aspects, complex owner relationships, extensive competitive pressures, difficult labour relations and/or union pressures.

Position typically reports to the General Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree / equivalent in Hotel Administration, Business Administration, plus three years’ prior hotel management experience / equivalent combination of education and experience of general management experience in a high level operations role / prior general manager experience / equivalent combination of education and experience. Possesses a high energy level and a passion for achieving results; strong leadership skills in managing teams to drive for results; ability to manage in a competitive environment; ability to manage complex relationships; a passion for delivering superior results.

Job Summary

The Business Development Director – B2G will spearhead initiatives to drive revenue growth through strategic engagement with government entities. This role requires a seasoned professional with proven expertise in public sector sales, an in-depth understanding of government procurement processes, and the ability to establish and maintain high-level relationships within government agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Planning and Execution

• Develop and implement a comprehensive business development strategy for the B2G market segment.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities aligned with organizational goals.
• Monitor government policies and procurement trends to identify emerging opportunities

2. Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key government officials, procurement officers, and decision-makers.
• Represent the organization at government-related events, trade shows, and networking forums.

3. Proposal and Contract Management

• Lead the preparation of bids, proposals, and presentations tailored to government needs.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and operations teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Negotiate terms and secure contracts with government clients.

4. Market Intelligence and Analysis

• Conduct thorough market research to identify new opportunities and risks in the B2G sector.
• Analyze competitor strategies and market trends to refine the organization’s approach.

5. Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with internal departments to align offerings with government requirements and ensure successful project delivery.

6. Performance Tracking and Reporting

• Establish metrics and KPIs to measure business development success.
• Provide regular reports and insights to senior management on B2G initiatives and results.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 8–10 years in business development or sales roles, with at least 5 years focused on B2G markets.
• Proven track record of securing large-scale government contracts.

Skills

• Strong understanding of government procurement processes, compliance requirements, and regulatory environments.
• Exceptional networking, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify opportunities and craft innovative solutions.
• Proficiency in CRM software and project management tools.

Key Attributes

• Results-oriented with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes.
• High level of professionalism and ethical standards.
• Adaptability to work in complex, evolving environments.
• Ability to travel as required for business development activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all creative aspects of a video.
  (Conceptualisation & scripting, pre-production, production, post-production).
• Pitch creative concepts and proposals and ensure all phases from initial planning to production are completed within established timelines and budgets.
• Work individually and guide other team members in the ideation & creative development of campaign deliverables.
• Ensure that key aspects of the video production are on track, such as video concept and storyboarding, crew selection and direction, art direction, audio design, and video editing.

Qualification/Experience

• Minimum five years of filmmaking experience.
• A proven track record in visual design or direction within film, TV, or advertising.
• The candidate must be self-motivated and extremely organised.
• Bachelor/Diploma in Film and Media studies or any other relevant fields of studies preferred.
• Good time management.
• Able to manage several projects at once, sometimes under tight deadlines.

• Developing and executing business strategies to achieve short and long-term goals.
• Reporting to the board, providing market insights and strategic advice.
• Developing and implementing business plans to improve cost-efficiency.
• Maintaining positive and trust-based relations with business partners, shareholders, and authorities.
• Overseeing the company's business operations, financial performance, investments, and ventures.
• Supervising, guiding, and delegating executives in their duties.
• Ensuring company policies and legal guidelines are clearly communicated.
• Assessing, managing, and resolving problematic developments and situations.
• Building and enhancing the company's public profile at events, speaking engagements, etc.

Job Summary

The Business Development Director – B2G will spearhead initiatives to drive revenue growth through strategic engagement with government entities. This role requires a seasoned professional with proven expertise in public sector sales, an in-depth understanding of government procurement processes, and the ability to establish and maintain high-level relationships within government agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Planning and Execution

• Develop and implement a comprehensive business development strategy for the B2G market segment.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities aligned with organizational goals.
• Monitor government policies and procurement trends to identify emerging opportunities

2. Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key government officials, procurement officers, and decision-makers.
• Represent the organization at government-related events, trade shows, and networking forums.

3. Proposal and Contract Management

• Lead the preparation of bids, proposals, and presentations tailored to government needs.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and operations teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Negotiate terms and secure contracts with government clients.

4. Market Intelligence and Analysis

• Conduct thorough market research to identify new opportunities and risks in the B2G sector.
• Analyze competitor strategies and market trends to refine the organization’s approach.

5. Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with internal departments to align offerings with government requirements and ensure successful project delivery.

6. Performance Tracking and Reporting

• Establish metrics and KPIs to measure business development success.
• Provide regular reports and insights to senior management on B2G initiatives and results.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 8–10 years in business development or sales roles, with at least 5 years focused on B2G markets.
• Proven track record of securing large-scale government contracts.

Skills

• Strong understanding of government procurement processes, compliance requirements, and regulatory environments.
• Exceptional networking, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify opportunities and craft innovative solutions.
• Proficiency in CRM software and project management tools.

Key Attributes

• Results-oriented with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes.
• High level of professionalism and ethical standards.
• Adaptability to work in complex, evolving environments.
• Ability to travel as required for business development activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the Distribution Revenue Budget for South East Asia.
• Analyze market trends to identify and leverage opportunities in the mass market through distribution.
• Develop and implement distribution strategies and monitor their effectiveness.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of new opportunities to drive growth in distribution accounts.
• Manage distribution networks and set clear KPIs for performance.
• Foster relationships with key stakeholders within distributor partners.
• Ensure forecast accuracy and conduct monthly sales forecast reviews.
• Conduct quarterly business reviews with distributors to track performance.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders in mass market focus accounts.

To excel as a Sales Director, focus on effective leadership and strategic planning to inspire your team and achieve sales targets. Additionally, build strong customer relationships and use data-driven insights to continuously refine your sales strategies.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Proven leadership in managing and driving multiple teams.
• Strong business and industry acumen.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel frequently, entertain customers, and visit suppliers.

1. Carry out statutory director's duties, including attending, holding and conducting Board Meetings

2. Company business by increasing revenue channels

3. Managing company's cashflow

4. Projecting the company's revenue performance

5. Expand the company team

6. Designing the company's organizational struture and workflow

7. All things ancillary to the above and to the growth of the company.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Developing and executing business strategies to achieve short and long-term goals.
• Reporting to the board, providing market insights and strategic advice.
• Developing and implementing business plans to improve cost-efficiency.
• Maintaining positive and trust-based relations with business partners, shareholders, and authorities.
• Overseeing the company's business operations, financial performance, investments, and ventures.
• Supervising, guiding, and delegating executives in their duties.
• Ensuring company policies and legal guidelines are clearly communicated.
• Assessing, managing, and resolving problematic developments and situations.
• Building and enhancing the company's public profile at events, speaking engagements, etc

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Extensive experience as a managing director or in a similar role.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic and business plans.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to excel in high-pressure situations.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Candidate needs to assist Director/Manager in preparing MS Excel presentations, to do interactions with different departments and Mandarin speaking stakeholders to gather data.

* Experience in Advanced Excel tool

* Good experience in reports preparation and presentation to seniors

* Good to have PowerBI, Tableau User Level experience

* Good communication skills

* Need to report to Senior Manager/Director

Location: North, Singapore

Experience: 2-4 yrs

Domain: Electronics (not mandatory)

Mode: 1 Years contract under us, extendable

Monthly Salary: around S$ 3500-3800 + 1 month retention bonus will be paid along with 12thmonth’s salary

Interview rounds: 1 or 2

Availability: Immediate – 30 days

• At least 10 years of experience in sales and in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record of driving sales growth and managing high-performing sales teams.
• Strong understanding of the construction materials industry (experience with raw material is a plus).
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Results-oriented with a strategic mindset and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Competitive remuneration package.

• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing company with a strong reputation in the market.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Career progression opportunities as the company expands.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve company revenue and growth targets.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the sales team to enhance performance and productivity.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities in local and international markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, distributors, and stakeholders.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to develop innovative sales strategies.
• Prepare detailed sales forecasts, budgets, and performance reports for senior management.
• Represent the company at industry events and client meetings.

- Ensuring of monthly hosting of events planning

- Liaison with the stage manager on the details

- Overseeing the operations and pre-event planning process

- Knowledge of events preparation and actual day operations

- Rectification of any problems that arise

- Good in problem solving and handling of situations

• Develop and execute the company's business strategies and provide advice to the Board
• Prepare and implement comprehensive business plans for sustainable business growth
• Establish and plan cost-effective operations and market development activities
• Oversee the company's financial, operational and sales performance
• Establish company policies and legal guidelines
• Lead and manage people and foster good corporate culture and values
• Manage good stakeholder relationships
• Oversee and establish robust process for enterprise risk management
• Ensure adherence to good corporate governance practices
• Provide visionary leadership to drive company growth, align strategic initiatives with corporate goals, and build strong relationships with stakeholders, clients, and industry leaders.
• Oversee business development and sales efforts to expand market presence in the valves, piping, and water treatment sectors, achieving revenue and profitability targets.
• Manage daily operations to ensure efficiency, productivity, and alignment with business objectives while implementing strategies to enhance performance.
• Develop and execute business policies, strategies, and high-level decisions in collaboration with senior management to maintain competitive market positioning.
• Lead, inspire, and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and leadership continuity.
• Ensure adherence to corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and financial performance standards while managing risks and maintaining operational integrity.

• Develop and execute the company's business strategies and provide advice to the Board
• Prepare and implement comprehensive business plans for sustainable business growth
• Establish and plan cost-effective operations and market development activities
• Oversee the company's financial, operational and sales performance
• Establish company policies and legal guidelines
• Lead and manage people and foster good corporate culture and values
• Manage good stakeholder relationships
• Oversee and establish robust process for enterprise risk management
• Ensure adherence to good corporate governance practices
• Provide visionary leadership to drive company growth, align strategic initiatives with corporate goals, and build strong relationships with stakeholders, clients, and industry leaders.
• Oversee business development and sales efforts to expand market presence in the valves, piping, and water treatment sectors, achieving revenue and profitability targets.
• Manage daily operations to ensure efficiency, productivity, and alignment with business objectives while implementing strategies to enhance performance.
• Develop and execute business policies, strategies, and high-level decisions in collaboration with senior management to maintain competitive market positioning.
• Lead, inspire, and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and leadership continuity.
• Ensure adherence to corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and financial performance standards while managing risks and maintaining operational integrity.

JOB PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

Responsible overall for an organisation's sales growth, a sales Director drives the development of sales strategies by leading client segmentation and competitor analysis. The Director also takes charge of expanding sales channels and networks, fostering client relationships through contract and customer service management, and increasing client acquisition and retention through analysis of client behaviour. Mentoring and offering strategic guidance to the marketing team is also part of the job.

This individual is innovative and forward-thinking, commutes frequently to identify and develop key sales opportunities, and keeps abreast of market trends and major industry events and activities, such as by attending relevant international events and conventions.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Collaborate with members of the Marketing team to penetrate key markets.

· Define the approach for the overall sale of new business and account retention.

· Develop a comprehensive sales and distribution strategy to maximise sales opportunities.

· Develop sales and distribution policies that reflect the organisation's goals.

· Direct the Sales team in generating proposals that define a clear path to client satisfaction and revenue growth.

· Establish customer relationship management (CRM) systems and guidelines to manage customer relationships.

· Establish internal guidelines for personal data protection based on applicable legislations, to manage customer data.

· Foster relationships with new partners to achieve desired revenue.

· Influence senior stakeholders within customers' organisations and premier buyers in the industry.

· Investigate factors impacting sales performance.

· Leverage innovations to maximise revenue of traditional and digital assets and products.

· Monitor changes in the industry and leverage them for business opportunities.

· Outline objectives in key target areas such as sales volume, market share, distribution channels and profit margins to guide promotions and sponsorships.

· Participate in forums to keep abreast of new changes in the industry and practices.

· Promote positive relationships with major customers to understand their needs.

· Provide advice when preparing bid documents and integrated proposals for key accounts.

· Provide input on sales incentive structure and key performance indicators to help monitor targets.

· Provide input to the Content Development team based on customer and industry feedback.

· Recommend changes in pricing structures in product lines or products.

· Review sales performance by analysing performance reports.

EDUCATION

1. Degree in Business Administration, Economics or equivalent

2. MBA is highly advantageous

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

1. Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in sales and marketing with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles in a sizeable company in a consumer or engineering industry

2. Possess high degree of integrity and strong analytical skills.

3. Demonstrate leadership and business acumen, having a proven record in business partnering and commercial value add to regional operating subsidiaries.

4. Familiar with listing manual and code of corporate governance requirements.

5. Critical thinking, exercise sound judgment and provide financial perspectives.

6. Experience in managing group information technology functions.

Develop and set revenue sales and marketing strategies for the hotel to ensure plans are implemented, results are monitored and sales goals are achieved. Regularly sell hotel rooms, meeting rooms, and food and beverage through direct client contacts.

At Holiday Inn® we want our guests to relax and be themselves which means we need team members to:

• Be you – by being natural, professional and personable in the way you are with people

• Get ready – by taking notice and using your knowledge so that you are prepared for anything

• Show you care – by being thoughtful in the way you welcome and connect with guests

• Take action – by showing initiative, taking ownership and going the extra mile

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

FINANCIAL RETURNS:

• Achieve budgeted revenues and personal/team sales goals and maximise profitability. Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget, the hotel sales and marketing plan and business plan, and financial plans.
• Create and implement sales plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy, increase average rates, increase volume, food and beverage and banquet sales.
• Produce/Review monthly reports and sales forecasts to analyse current/potential market and sales trends, coordinate activities to increase revenue and market share and monitor performance to ensure actual sales meet or exceed established revenue plan.
• Curate and develop special events and sales activities to potential clientele.
• Represent hotel in trade shows and major market events locally and nationally to promote new business and increase sales and marketing opportunities for the hotel.

PEOPLE:

• Manage day-to-day sales activities, plan and assign work, and establish performance and development goals for team members. Provide coaching and regular feedback to help manage conflict, improve team member performance, and recognize good performance.
• Educate and train sales team that is responsible for developing new accounts, maintaining existing accounts, and implementing sales strategies. Ensure staff is properly trained and has the tools and equipment to carry out job duties.
• Work with other department managers to ensure proper staffing levels based on hotel occupancy.
• Recommend or initiate any HR related actions when required.
• Drive a great working environment for teams to thrive connect departments to create sense of one team
• Interact with outside contacts: guests, vendors, and business partners.
• Develop and maintain great working relationships with key partners and outside contacts to increase revenue

GUEST EXPERIENCE:

• Provide guests with information (example: loyalty programmes, area attractions, restaurants, facility information) to elevate guest experience.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients and outside contacts in order to produce group and/or convention business, to include room sales and food & beverage sales.
• Schedule conventions and/or business group activities at the hotel and coordinate with other hotel-level departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the sales office and prospective clients.
• Communicate to appropriate departments all pertinent information requirements and special needs for arriving VIP’s, large groups, and other key guests.
• Lead marketing efforts to up sell guests on hotel services, offerings, and amenities.

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS:

• Identify operational problems that reduce the effectiveness of marketing activities and overall hotel sales performance and work with appropriate department on solutions
• Develop awareness and reputation of the hotel and the brand in the local community
• Connect with key business leaders, officials, and representatives of local community groups within the city to ensure constant high-profile exposure for the hotel
• Effectively communicate and market aspects of the hotel that are sustainable or “green” and use information to gain new business opportunities
• Raise the awareness and reputation of your hotel and the brand locally occasionally acting as hotel representative for media related enquiries
• Identify improvements to marketing activities and overall hotel sales performance and work with other departments
• Perform adhoc duties unexpected moments when we have to pull together to get a task done

ACCOUNTABILITY

This is the top sales and marketing job in a full or limited-service hotel and may include meeting space and or catering facilities. May manage professional level and administrative sales team members.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in marketing or related field, and two to four years’ experience in a hospitality or hotel sales and marketing setting with direct supervisory experience over a sales team, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Must speak fluent English. Other languages preferred.

If you love advising and guiding clients, are passionate about creative and communications industry, pushing ideas and strategies, explore joining us as an Assistant Account Director / Account Director

As the Assistant Account Director / Account Director, you will have the opportunity to strategise and boost the client’s experience with the Company, to maximise the potential in client retention, in order to build a profitable and sustainable business. This includes the (a) effective and efficient management of the Client services team (b) evaluate leads and drive winning pitches, and (c) oversee and drive initiatives to improve on strategies to better serve the changing needs of customers.

Reporting to Managing director, you will:

• Drive new business developments through seasoned sales techniques; for both new and existing clients
• Guide agency team to win pitches through strong client knowledge and insights
• Champion strategies and ideas for integrated campaigns (brand, advertising, PR, content, social, digital, sustainability, ESG-focused)
• Develop and actively oversee company sales targets
• Inspire and influence clients, creatives and project members
• Guide team of 5; grow their expertise and steering their accounts / issues in accounts
• Oversees project management of team members
• Keep abreast on latest trends and thoughts, best practices and competitive movements on-ground
• Drive marketing planning and implementation for company
• Co-steer agency business and cultural directions with senior management

Qualifications, Skills & Experiences Required

• Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Psychology or of related discipline
• At least 3 years director or 6 years senior manager experience within agency
• Prefers boutique advertising agency or brand consultancy experience
• Experienced in agency operations and workflow
• Experienced in leading and guiding a team
• Technically strong in at least 2 out of 4 areas below - Research, Strategic branding, 360 campaigns, PR/social media; able to advise clients in those areas
• Knowledgeable in sustainability practices in marketing and beyond and is keen to deploy initiatives for client
• Able to read clients like a book and manage them; Strong account planning and management skills
• Able to manage sales targets and marketing budgets
• Write, speak and express yourself like a pro
• Positive personality, creative and collaborative

Please share your

a) CV

b) Current and expected remuneration package

c) Earliest date of availability

d) Work samples esp. strategic briefs and communications / marketing plans

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Developing and executing business strategies to achieve short and long-term goals.
• Reporting to the board, providing market insights and strategic advice.
• Developing and implementing business plans to improve cost-efficiency.
• Maintaining positive and trust-based relations with business partners, shareholders, and authorities.
• Overseeing the company's business operations, financial performance, investments, and ventures.
• Supervising, guiding, and delegating executives in their duties.
• Ensuring company policies and legal guidelines are clearly communicated.
• Assessing, managing, and resolving problematic developments and situations.
• Building and enhancing the company's public profile at events, speaking engagements, etc.

JOB REQUIREMENT:

• Extensive experience as a managing director or in a similar role.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic and business plans.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to excel in high-pressure situations.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Executing market strategy and objective

• Working with the leadership team to develop a market execution plan
• Aligning Service Line and account-based initiatives with Market Segment Leaders (MSLs) and Global 360 (G360) Global Client Service Partners (GCSPs)
• Instill Exceptional Client Service (ECS) principles in Service Lines, Market Segments and accounts
• Own and initiate select key relationships in the market
• Overseeing deployment of thought leadership within core accounts and targets

• Strong design skills who can produce a high level of aesthetically pleasing work
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Construction industry / product design / fashion Design / interior design
• able to travel as company require
• Able to lead the team
• Ideate, craft and execute original and iconic creative concepts in response to client briefs, objectives or goals
• Ad-hoc working schedule
• able to work in weekend
• able to work in pressure
• Lead group brainstorming/concept development sessions
• Lead and inspire creative teams to develop innovative design solutions, from broad concept development through implementation
• Provide clear constructive direction on content and design solutions
• Lead creative and production teams to ensure feasibility of design solutions and articulate design principles and guidelines for implementation
• Able to manage multiple projects from concept through to completion, working with both in-house resources and third-party vendors
• Collaborate effectively with Account Management, Planning and the broader creative team to develop disruptive and iconic work
• Set and manage client expectations regarding design process and deliverables
• Is responsible for the proper placement, context and meaning of every image and graphic element within a creative assignment
• Extend client relationships and explore new ways to deliver value
• Develop creative ideas that meets both our clients’ objectives as well as our business objectives, maintaining the company’s expected levels of creative excellence and professionalism
• Present, share and review creative work with the Management Team members

Develop and set revenue sales and marketing strategies for the hotel to ensure plans are implemented, results are monitored and sales goals are achieved. Regularly sell hotel rooms, meeting rooms, and food and beverage through direct client contacts.

At Holiday Inn® we want our guests to relax and be themselves which means we need team members to:

• Be you – by being natural, professional and personable in the way you are with people

• Get ready – by taking notice and using your knowledge so that you are prepared for anything

• Show you care – by being thoughtful in the way you welcome and connect with guests

• Take action – by showing initiative, taking ownership and going the extra mile

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

FINANCIAL RETURNS:

• Achieve budgeted revenues and personal/team sales goals and maximise profitability. Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget, the hotel sales and marketing plan and business plan, and financial plans.
• Create and implement sales plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy, increase average rates, increase volume, food and beverage and banquet sales.
• Produce/Review monthly reports and sales forecasts to analyse current/potential market and sales trends, coordinate activities to increase revenue and market share and monitor performance to ensure actual sales meet or exceed established revenue plan.
• Curate and develop special events and sales activities to potential clientele.
• Represent hotel in trade shows and major market events locally and nationally to promote new business and increase sales and marketing opportunities for the hotel.

PEOPLE:

• Manage day-to-day sales activities, plan and assign work, and establish performance and development goals for team members. Provide coaching and regular feedback to help manage conflict, improve team member performance, and recognize good performance.
• Educate and train sales team that is responsible for developing new accounts, maintaining existing accounts, and implementing sales strategies. Ensure staff is properly trained and has the tools and equipment to carry out job duties.
• Work with other department managers to ensure proper staffing levels based on hotel occupancy.
• Recommend or initiate any HR related actions when required.
• Drive a great working environment for teams to thrive connect departments to create sense of one team
• Interact with outside contacts: guests, vendors, and business partners.
• Develop and maintain great working relationships with key partners and outside contacts to increase revenue

GUEST EXPERIENCE:

• Provide guests with information (example: loyalty programmes, area attractions, restaurants, facility information) to elevate guest experience.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients and outside contacts in order to produce group and/or convention business, to include room sales and food & beverage sales.
• Schedule conventions and/or business group activities at the hotel and coordinate with other hotel-level departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the sales office and prospective clients.
• Communicate to appropriate departments all pertinent information requirements and special needs for arriving VIP’s, large groups, and other key guests.
• Lead marketing efforts to up sell guests on hotel services, offerings, and amenities.

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS:

• Identify operational problems that reduce the effectiveness of marketing activities and overall hotel sales performance and work with appropriate department on solutions
• Develop awareness and reputation of the hotel and the brand in the local community
• Connect with key business leaders, officials, and representatives of local community groups within the city to ensure constant high-profile exposure for the hotel
• Effectively communicate and market aspects of the hotel that are sustainable or “green” and use information to gain new business opportunities
• Raise the awareness and reputation of your hotel and the brand locally occasionally acting as hotel representative for media related enquiries
• Identify improvements to marketing activities and overall hotel sales performance and work with other departments
• Perform adhoc duties unexpected moments when we have to pull together to get a task done

ACCOUNTABILITY

This is the top sales and marketing job in a full or limited-service hotel and may include meeting space and or catering facilities. May manage professional level and administrative sales team members.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in marketing or related field, and two to four years’ experience in a hospitality or hotel sales and marketing setting with direct supervisory experience over a sales team, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Must speak fluent English. Other languages preferred.

Great to Meet You! We are Ascenda.

Ascenda provides end-to-end rewards infrastructure to help financial services and fintech companies to launch premium rewards programs to accelerate their growth, differentiate their products and incentivize positive customer behaviors.

We power rewards programs for the world’s largest banks and card issuers like American Express, Capital One, Brex, HSBC, Virgin Money (Australia), SMBC (Japan), ICBC (China), Bradesco (Brazil), ANZ (Australia), HDFC (India) and many others worldwide.

We’re looking for exceptional people to join our team, with dual headquarters in Singapore and Seattle, to capture the overwhelming demand across fast growing financial services verticals (neobanks, payments, expense management, lending, investments, insuretech, crypto, etc,) for our rewards solutions.

We’re a profitable and rapidly scaling global fintech and this is a special opportunity to be part of our founding sales team.

Join us as a Business Development Director (SEA)

As a Senior Business Executive, you report to Ascenda’s VP of Business Development, APAC and will be responsible for driving sales within the rapidly evolving Banking industry. Leveraging your industry knowledge, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record in sales, you will play a key role in expanding our market presence and revenue growth.

You’ll help evolve how we sell by developing a deep understanding of the rewards industry, identifying customers’ biggest pain points, and educating them on how Ascenda can help unlock massive growth and engagement.

Why we’ll win.

We’ve built a market leading rewards platform with the world’s most comprehensive content catalog and partnerships network. Our team consists of the world’s foremost experts on rewards alongside seasoned builders with experience scaling unicorns.

It’s an exciting once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have a big global impact in a high-growth technology company where simplicity, speed to market, and industry disruption are lived every single day. There's plenty of green field for the right person to come in and go after. And this opportunity should be considered a fast track into sales leadership. If things go well, you'll get the chance to manage reps down the road, if this is something that interests you.

Key responsibilities

• Rapidly grow Ascenda’s customer footprint across SEA, and the wider APAC region, by cultivating and closing new opportunities with Banks’s
• Own the end-to-end sales cycle across prospecting, first discussions, in-depth consultative collaboration, commercial negotiation, contracting and implementation.
• Collaborate deeply with prospects to understand their goals and capabilities to guide them through the process of building growth accelerating rewards products using Ascenda’s rewards infrastructure.
• Partner closely with Ascenda’s Product team to inform how we further elevate our solutions into the future and deliver even greater client impact based on pattern matching needs & pain-points you observe in prospect discussions.
• Inform Ascenda’s corporate branding, marketing, and communications strategy across channels, increasing our visibility and reputation as a technology leader in the space of customer engagement & rewards.

Job requirements

What you bring to the table

A track record for exceptional performance in a constantly changing, ambiguous environment, and problem-solving leadership with limited oversight. Ideal candidates will have experience and measurable success selling complex solutions to multiple senior stakeholders within the Banking sector.

What we are looking for:

• Proven track record of hitting quota selling in a B2B enterprise top-down sales motion to this specific buying persona: senior financial services & fintech leaders (c-suite, head of consumer/corporate credit products, credit cards, lending, payments, banking, etc.) in the South-East Asian markets.
• Historical success taking a consultative sales approach to deeply understand the needs of prospects across different financial services verticals (consumer banking, corporate banking, credit cards, insurance, etc.) and their end users to pitch compelling solutions to their biggest problems.
• Ability to develop a deep understanding of rewards & loyalty strategies in the context of financial services. In particular, the use of rewards as an incentive engine to drive valued behaviors and the rewards economics underlying these programs.
• Willingness to go beyond just closing the deal and hitting targets. Focused on how to best address customer biggest needs to develop a long-term relationship.
• Strong bias for action and genuine curiosity to help our customers achieve their goals.
• A team player that can engage in rigorous debate but also drive consensus towards well-informed, data driven decisions.
• Prior product, marketing or business development experience acquired via multiple roles within fintech, loyalty, retail banking organizations.
• An inclination for numbers and being data-driven. A lot of this role will rely on analysis of the data the market is giving us, and how that could help us better our process.

What matters at Ascenda:

We are curious, we keep things simple, we obsess about our customers, we work together & we get things done!

We have a rewarding working place that provides a:

• Supportive team and resources to learn and grow together at a very fast pace.
• High growth environment & exponential career development
• Mobile & flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Travel perks & employee rewards.

If you are a dynamic and results-driven sales professional with a passion for cutting-edge technology, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to shape the future of Rewards Tech SaaS within the Banking landscape.

Ascenda is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We thank you for your understanding that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.