Sales Manager

Our Client – Hotel and Tourism Group, seeks to appoint a Sales Manager.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the position.

You must have previous experience working in the hotel sector.

Responsibilities:

Analyse market trends, identify target segments and create sales strategies to achieve revenue goals.
Build strong relationships with travel agents, tour operators, corporate clients, and wedding planners to secure bookings and generate referrals
Secure contracts with corporate clients, travel agencies, and tour operators to generate bookings and maximize room occupancy.
Spearheadthe formulation of packages for the benefit of the resort hotel
Workclosely with the Divisional Sales Manager and the Pricing Committee in reviewing and implementing hotel prices
Workwith the Regional and International operators for packaging the resort hotel
Address customer inquiries, resolve issues promptly, and ensure guest satisfaction to build customer loyalty and encourage
repeat business.
Develop and manage the sales department’s budget effectively.
Plan and carry out familiarization trips for key business suppliers from within the Leisure market and travel trade industry.
Representthe Hotel in various events and exhibitions.

Competencies:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Track sales performance metrics, generate reports, and identify areas for improvement.
Ability to analyze sales data, identify trends, and use insights to inform decision-making.
Strong negotiation skills
The ability to identify and resolve customer issues promptly and professionally.
Enhancerecruitment and growth for new accounts and attainment of sound, solid, and long-lasting customer
Educate,train, and motivate Hotel teams on how to achieve revenue targets/goals.

Qualification & Experience

Degreefrom an accredited university in Sales and Marketing,
Possess a professional qualification or be a member of a professional board eg IMM/CIM
3to 4 years’ experience in Sales.

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