Executive Director - Destination Development COR401

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Qiddiya Investment Company is at the forefront of developing a world-class entertainment and leisure destination in Saudi Arabia. We are seeking a visionary and strategic leader to join our team as the Executive Director of Destination Development. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing the overall planning, development, and execution of destination initiatives, ensuring alignment with the company's vision and objectives.

Responsibilities

Leading the product marketing development division of the Play Qiddiya City DMO

Understand customers\' needs, translating market insights into actionable product development initiatives & plans

Create, manage and oversee the destination product development working closely with internal and external stakeholders including the travel trade teams and external stakeholders including DMCs to develop city packages

Develop a customer centric programme of own hosted events & experiences to attract national and international audiences and engage visitors (and residents) working closely with the VP of Events

Develop, maintain and oversee relationships with a wide range of partners, associations and key stakeholders with the DMOs internal and external stakeholders from quality assurance, responsible tourism, community management, hospitality, customer service and infrastructure

Oversee the alignment between destination development and all key DMO departments, stakeholders, internal and external including overseeing and organising fam trips for all departments

Support regional and global economic development and investment in the visitor economy within Qiddiya City.

Qualifications

Bachelor\'s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing preferred Masters Degree in Marketing and / or a related field or a related field ideally with some knowledge of the tourism industry

A minimum of 15+ years of relevant experience in destination development, real estate, or a related industry, with a proven track record of successful project delivery

Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills, with the ability to drive large-scale initiatives

Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with a focus on stakeholder engagement

Proven ability to manage complex projects and navigate the challenges of development

Deep understanding of market trends, competitive dynamics, and best practices in destination development

Experience in managing multicultural teams and fostering collaboration across diverse stakeholders

Details

Seniority level : Executive

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Marketing

Industries : IT Services and IT Consulting

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