Account Director GCC

The FAENA Movement is a journey of art, culture, and community. Rooted in the soulful traditions of the South and elevated by imaginative design, our culture celebrates authentic hospitality and transformative experiences. We create spaces where dreams are brought to life through bold ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a deep sense of purpose. As we continue our expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, FAENA The Red Sea will mark a new chapter visionary in spirit, exceptional in execution. We re building more than a hotel; we re shaping a world of beauty, wonder, and connection. If you re driven by creativity, excellence, and a desire to be part of something extraordinary, we invite you to help bring this vision to life.

JOB OVERVIEW The Account Director GCC at Faena The Red Sea is responsible for developing and managing high-value business across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), with a primary focus on luxury leisure, groups, and corporate segments. The role will build strong relationships with luxury travel advisors, tour operators, DMCs, corporate accounts, family offices, event planners, and other key commercial partners across priority GCC markets. This role plays a critical part in positioning Faena The Red Sea as the preferred ultra-luxury Red Sea destination for affluent GCC travelers, family and multigenerational stays, private celebrations, leisure groups, corporate retreats, executive travel, and high-value meetings and events. The position requires deep knowledge of GCC source markets, strong commercial relationships, and an ability to translate the distinctive Faena experience into compelling business opportunities. As a senior commercial ambassador, the Account Director will drive revenue opportunities across suites, villas, dining, wellness, experiences, meetings, events, and exclusive buyouts while ensuring every engagement reflects the prestige and artistry of the Faena brand. The role works closely with Sales, Events, Marketing, Revenue Management, Reservations, Operations, and other stakeholders to convert demand, maximize account production, and deliver highly personalized guest and partner experiences.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in luxury hospitality sales, with strong exposure to GCC leisure, groups, and/or corporate segments.
• Established network of luxury travel advisors, tour operators, DMCs, corporate accounts, family offices, event planners, or other relevant partners across GCC markets strongly preferred.
• Previous experience with ultra-luxury hotels, resorts, destination properties, or high-end travel brands is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of GCC travel behavior, luxury leisure distribution, corporate account management, group sales, and relationship-led commercial development.
• Proven track record of developing accounts, converting high-value business, and achieving or exceeding revenue targets.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently across GCC markets and represent the hotel at trade and client events.
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen, market awareness, and a proactive approach to business development.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; Arabic is highly desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and hotel sales/commercial platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Hospitality, Tourism, Marketing, or a related field preferred.