Well known Hotel & Resort Group is looking for a dynamic Sales Executive based in Cape Town to join our growing team. This exciting role will suit somebody who enjoys helping to grow a team of committed staff and take properties to the next level.
Responsibilities:
- Conceptualises the sales strategy and tactics plans for the Hotels.
- Attends regular Sales meetings with the Sales and Marketing Director, CEO, CFO, and General Managers.
- Carries out continuous market research in respect of the target market served by the Hotels.
- Produces reports as required by Hotel Management / Head Office.
- Maintenance and coordination of all sales and marketing spend within budget guidelines.
- Ensures that competitive activity is monitored regularly and reported upon as required by the company.
- Ensures that all sales and marketing actions are measurable and routinely reports on these actions.
- Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinates and distributes promotional materials to sales agents, central reservations systems, and third-party agents.
- Compile quotes, contracts, and invoices.
- Develop and maintain a database of commercial, retail, travel, and organizational contracts to ensure maximum sales.
- Undertake to predetermined levels, direct telesales and sales calls (face to face) to potential and established clients in the area.
- Achieve the sales targets as set.
- Attend travel functions, e.g., fairs, trade shows, exhibitions, and events in a participative or observer status.
- Visits key clients and prospective key clients and attends workshops and trade-shows as required.
- Maintain daily contact with GM, reservations, and banqueting to develop working relationships and to have a constant awareness of trends within the hotel.
Requirements:
- Must have Grade 12, a tertiary qualification will be an advantage.
- Must have at least 5 years of Hotel Sales experience.
- Ability to work accurately under pressure.
- High level of customer service, disciplined, organised, attention to detail, and deadline driven.
- Excellent Communication Skills in English, IsiXhosa, IsiZulu, or Afrikaans will be an advantage.
- High degree of self-motivation and ambition.
- Must have own vehicle.
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