Director of Sales and Marketing

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Explore, discover, share and inspire at St. Pancras London, Autograph Collection 

St. Pancras London is an iconic five-star hotel where Victorian grandeur meets contemporary luxury. Home to 38 opulent Chambers Suites and 207 beautifully appointed guestrooms, the hotel offers refined comfort, exceptional dining and expertly crafted cocktails across its distinctive restaurants and bars. Guests can retreat to the tranquil St. Pancras Spa or host memorable occasions in elegant event spaces, including the historic Ladies’ Smoking Room.

Perfectly positioned alongside St. Pancras International in the heart of King’s Cross, the hotel is a gateway to extraordinary experiences. From its magnificent Grand Staircase to its world-class service, St. Pancras London is more than a place to stay. It is a place to belong, grow and become part of an enduring legacy

Position Summary

This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious, visionary and commercially driven Director of Sales & Marketing to lead the commercial success of St. Pancras London, Autograph Collection. As a key member of the Executive Committee, you will shape and execute the hotel's commercial strategy, driving sustainable revenue growth, strengthening market presence and unlocking new opportunities across all business segments.

Leading a talented team of sales, events and marketing professionals, you will inspire exceptional performance, cultivate strategic client relationships and champion innovative commercial initiatives that enhance the guest experience and deliver outstanding business results. This role offers the opportunity to influence the strategic direction of one of London's most iconic hotels and play a defining role in its continued success within a globally recognised luxury hospitality brand.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be a dynamic, forward-thinking commercial leader with the presence, credibility and ambition to drive one of London's most iconic hotels to new levels of success. With a proven track record of delivering exceptional revenue performance, growing market share and building high-performing teams, you will combine strategic leadership with a hands-on, on-property approach to execution. You will be highly visible across the hotel, working closely with operational teams, guests, ownership representatives and Marriott stakeholders to ensure commercial strategies are successfully translated into results. Recognised for your ability to influence senior stakeholders, identify emerging opportunities and create innovative commercial solutions, you will inspire excellence, foster collaboration and develop future talent while positioning the hotel as a market-leading destination for guests, clients and partners alike.

You will demonstrate:

• Proven success in leading sales and marketing strategies that deliver sustainable revenue growth and commercial success.
• An inspirational leadership style, with the ability to motivate, coach and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong commercial acumen, with expertise in business development, revenue management, sales planning, budgeting and market analysis.
• Exceptional networking, communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A strategic and analytical mindset, capable of identifying emerging trends and turning insight into action.
• An innovative and solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to challenge convention and drive meaningful change.
• Excellent planning, organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Resilience, agility and a passion for excellence within a fast-paced, luxury hospitality environment.

A degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management or a related discipline is preferred. Experience within the luxury hospitality sector and a strong understanding of the London market would be highly advantageous. Fluency in English is essential, together with a career history that demonstrates progressive leadership experience, commercial achievement and a commitment to excellence.

What You Will Be Expected to Deliver

As Director of Sales & Marketing, you will lead the hotel's commercial strategy, driving revenue growth, market share and business performance while contributing to the overall success of the hotel as a member of the Executive Committee.