About this role
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.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Develop and execute a strategic sales plan for priority GCC markets, driving production across luxury leisure, groups, and corporate segments.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with luxury travel advisors, tour operato