Account Director - Government Accounts - AccorHotels - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About the Job

AccorHotels, one of the world's largest luxury hospitality groups, is pleased to announce a career opportunity for the position of Account Director - Government Accounts at its regional headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This vacancy is listed on the leading recruitment platform Naukrigulf.

Key Responsibilities

As the Account Director for Government Accounts, you will be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing comprehensive strategies to strengthen relationships with government entities and official bodies across the Kingdom.
• Managing a portfolio of key government accounts, ensuring maximum value is derived from contracts and agreements.
• Acting as the primary liaison between the group and government clients, ensuring exceptional service delivery tailored to their specific needs.
• Identifying new business opportunities within the government sector and leading the bidding and proposal process.
• Collaborating with sales, operations, and events teams to ensure flawless execution of government programs and events.
• Preparing periodic reports on government account performance, analyzing data to provide strategic recommendations to senior management.
• Representing the group at government conferences and events, enhancing the brand's reputation as a trusted partner.

Qualifications & Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following criteria:

• Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in account management or sales, with a clear focus on dealing with the government sector in Saudi Arabia.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
• Skills:
  • Deep understanding of the Saudi government sector's organizational structure and decision-making processes.
  • Strong network of relationships with decision-makers in government entities.
  • Exceptional negotiation, persuasion, and relationship-building skills.
  • Full fluency in Arabic and English (both written and spoken).
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet targets.
  • Excellent leadership skills with the ability to mentor teams.

Why Work at AccorHotels?

AccorHotels is a global leader with over 5,000 hotels and resorts in 110 countries. In Saudi Arabia, the group manages prestigious brands including Fairmont, Raffles, Sofitel, and Novotel. Working with us offers:

• A dynamic, multicultural work environment.
• Unlimited professional growth and development opportunities locally and internationally.
• The chance to work with industry professionals in hospitality.
• A competitive compensation package with additional benefits.

How to Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please visit the original job listing on Naukrigulf via the provided source link. Ensure your CV is updated and include a cover letter detailing your experience with the Saudi government sector.

Note: This is a genuine job opening based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Please apply directly through the official source.