Director of Commercial Strategy
Mandarin Oriental
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Riyadh
Contract type: Full time

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.
Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.
Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Riyadh– Located in the heart of the city and setting new standards for luxury, Al Faisaliah Hotel is one of the most sought-after addresses in Saudi Arabia. Its timeless elegance, central location and panoramic views are complemented by Mandarin Oriental’s signature service to ensure a truly unforgettable Arabian experience.
About The Job
Based at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Riyadh within the Commercial Department in Riyadh, the Director of Commercial Strategy drives all aspects of top line revenue strategies and sets the hotel’s strategic business direction and positioning by balancing financial objectives, managing the sales segments, and guiding the commercial revenue strategies of the hotel. Responsible for maximizing revenue and profit associated primarily with rooms, but also function space or total hotel revenue as required. Position Oversees the sales, revenue, catering, reservations departments of the hotel and is responsible for the guidance and development of the entire team in each department.
As Director of Commercial Strategy, you will be responsible for the following duties:
Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.
Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Riyadh– Located in the heart of the city and setting new standards for luxury, Al Faisaliah Hotel is one of the most sought-after addresses in Saudi Arabia. Its timeless elegance, central location and panoramic views are complemented by Mandarin Oriental’s signature service to ensure a truly unforgettable Arabian experience.
About The Job
Based at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Riyadh within the Commercial Department in Riyadh, the Director of Commercial Strategy drives all aspects of top line revenue strategies and sets the hotel’s strategic business direction and positioning by balancing financial objectives, managing the sales segments, and guiding the commercial revenue strategies of the hotel. Responsible for maximizing revenue and profit associated primarily with rooms, but also function space or total hotel revenue as required. Position Oversees the sales, revenue, catering, reservations departments of the hotel and is responsible for the guidance and development of the entire team in each department.
As Director of Commercial Strategy, you will be responsible for the following duties:
- It is part of your role to understand and comply with all corporate and hotel policies and standard operating procedures.
- MOHG Code of Conduct requires that all business activities and business decisions comply with the general law, with all rules, regulations, and other requirements.
- Together with the Director of Marketing & Brand Communication and Director of Revenue Strategy/Revenue Manager, prepares the hotel’s annual Budget and develops, implements and adapts the Annual Marketing Plan as market conditions fluctuate.
- Develops the business outlook and commercial strategy for the hotel and ensures the strategies conform to MOHG’s brand philosophies, guidelines, and initiatives at all times.
- Provides strategic direction as it relates to pricing, inventory, channel management and distribution of all market segments for the commercial teams.
- Determines sales strategies and leads efforts to coordinate these strategies between Regional Sales Offices, Corporate Revenue Management and Marketing & Communications Teams and on-property Leadership.
- Ensures that commercial strategies are communicated to Revenue Management, Sales, Marketing and hotel leaders, and are implemented and modified as market conditions fluctuate.
- Maintains continual awareness of current and future competitors, for example but not limited to, product, published offers/pricing, renovation plans, inventory, etc.
- Ensures that sales strategies, inventory adjustments, rate loadings and rate restrictions are implemented by the Revenue Director/Manager and modified as market conditions fluctuate.
- Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
- MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
- Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
- Retirement Plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.
- A competitive salary.
- A Career development.
- Health insurance.
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