Executive Director, Private Clients Sales

About Jumeirah

Jumeirah is a global luxury hospitality brand and part of Dubai Holding, with a portfolio of 29 properties in 11 countries across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Since the launch of Jumeirah Burj Al Arab in 1999, the brand has been recognized for beachfront resorts, city hotels, and private residences that deliver warm service and memorable guest experiences.

Its collection includes destinations such as Jumeirah Olhahali Island in the Maldives, Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy, and Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, reflecting a focus on distinctive, purposeful luxury stays.

About the Role

Jumeirah Group & Corporate is looking for an Executive Director to lead Private Clients Sales. The role is centered on expanding direct engagement with ultra-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, family offices, and influential advisors, while driving growth across the brand’s most exclusive offerings.

Key Accountabilities

• Shape and deliver Jumeirah’s global private client growth plan, with a strong focus on direct revenue from suites, villas, private journeys, and long-stay residences.
• Manage and deepen relationships with an elite portfolio of UHNWI and HNWI clients, creating bespoke experiences such as private yacht arrangements, full-property buyouts, celebrations, and multi-generational travel.
• Develop a trusted network of private bankers, wealth advisors, art and lifestyle curators, and other luxury intermediaries.
• Act as a senior representative of Jumeirah within the global private client community, attending invitation-only events, intimate client engagements, and high-profile industry forums with discretion and credibility.
• Build and lead a high-performing Private Sales team, define ambitious performance standards, and strengthen the function’s presence across priority source markets.
• Work closely with property leaders and cross-functional teams across Brand, Marketing, Digital, Loyalty, and Commercial to create tailored offers and deliver exceptional ultra-luxury guest experiences.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will bring substantial senior-level experience working with private clients or UHNWI/HNWI relationships in luxury hospitality, private banking, wealth, or lifestyle-related sectors. A strong existing network in elite circles is essential, along with a proven ability to generate incremental revenue from high-value clients.

The role also calls for outstanding discretion, polished executive presence, strong cultural awareness, and confident commercial negotiation skills. English fluency is required, and additional languages are considered an advantage.

Benefits

• Access to learning and development programmes, with clear progression pathways
• Internal mobility opportunities across a global network
• Discounts on food, beverages, and hotel stays worldwide
• Comprehensive healthcare and life insurance coverage
• Paid annual leave
• Incentive schemes linked to leadership performance
• Competitive tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED)