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.
Requirements
- 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