Kanton Appenzell Innerrhoden
Gonten
Director of Sales & Marketing (m/f/d)
- 29 July 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Gonten
Job summary
Join a portfolio of unique hotels offering authentic hospitality. This is a great opportunity for talented individuals to thrive in a supportive environment.
Tasks
- Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies for growth.
- Lead and enhance sales, marketing, and revenue management teams.
- Foster long-term relationships with guests and stakeholders.
Skills
- Degree in hotel management, business, marketing, or tourism required.
- Strong knowledge in sales, marketing, and revenue management essential.
- Excellent communication skills in German and English are a must.
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About the job
OUR HOTELS - A HOME FOR YOUR CAREER
We are proud to manage a portfolio of unique hotels known for their hospitality, quality, and authentic atmosphere. Each of our properties offers not only a special ambience for our guests but also outstanding professional opportunities for talented and dedicated professionals.
HUUS BÄREN 3*S
Our charming 3-star hotel with 18 rooms offers a cosy atmosphere where our guests feel at home. The Bärenstobe, our fine dining restaurant (45 seats), as well as the Taverne Bar (35 seats) and the Lehnerstobe (45 seats) for events invite you to culinary delights and special occasions.
HUUS LÖWEN 4*S
In this elegant 4-star hotel with 24 rooms, we pamper our guests with traditional Swiss cuisine in the Löwenstobe (50 seats) and create unforgettable experiences in the Löwensaal for events. The spacious outdoor area accommodates up to 80 guests and provides a perfect setting to enjoy.
HUUS QUELL 5*S
In 2025, we opened our luxurious 5-star hotel HUUS QUELL with 30 rooms and suites. Since then, our guests have enjoyed not only the unique Quell restaurant with a sharing concept but also an impressive wellness and treatment area of over 2,200 m² as well as the stylish Botanicum Bar.
- Development and implementation of sales and marketing strategies to increase revenue, market share, and brand awareness
- Positioning the company as a leading lifestyle and wellness destination in close collaboration with management
- Leadership and further development of the sales, marketing, and revenue management departments
- Responsibility for sales strategy, definition of sales targets, as well as management and motivation of the sales team
- Planning, implementation, and optimisation of marketing campaigns (online and offline), including SEA, SEO, social media, content marketing, and performance analysis
- Further development of a consistent brand presence and management of online and social media presence
- Responsibility for revenue management, pricing strategy, and optimisation of room occupancy
- Budget responsibility as well as analysis and reporting of relevant sales, marketing, and performance metrics
- Building and maintaining long-term relationships with guests, business partners, investors, and other stakeholders
- Participation in hotel projects and the introduction of new systems as well as continuous process optimisation
- Responsibility for the Meetings & Events area with a focus on increasing revenue and guest satisfaction
- Identification of new market potentials and development of innovative sales and marketing concepts
- Completed training or degree in hotel management, business administration, marketing, or tourism
- Several years of leadership experience in a comparable position in sales & marketing within the hotel industry
- Sound knowledge in sales, marketing, revenue management, and digital marketing
- Experience in building and implementing successful sales and marketing strategies
- Experience in leading and developing teams
- Confident handling of CRM, PMS, and reservation systems as well as common MS Office applications
- Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken
- Communicative, persuasive, and strong negotiator with high initiative and a hands-on mentality