Senior/ Sales Manager (Hotel)
Job Summary
As a Sales Manager/ Senior Sales Manager you are responsible to develop and foster business through pro-active direct sales, marketing, telemarketing, direct mail, appointment calls and tours of the hotel. Also develops strategic action plans for hotels to drive measurable, incremental sales revenue.
Job Description
- Develop and secure new business from domestic and international markets, and maximize revenue from existing accounts.
- Achieve a weekly / monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of sales meetings and new accounts.
- Achieve an annual set of Sales targets.
- Maintain responsibility of selected key accounts.
- Be proactive with locating new business through the appropriate media.
- Negotiate effectively to achieve an overall high Average Daily Rate (ADR).
- Proactively drive revenue and secure business.
- Ensure efficient administration of the department is taking place to support all sales activities.
- Optimize room utilization by assessing the demand and supply for accommodation.
- Manage special projects under the direction of immediate superior
Key Qualification
- Diploma in Business or Hospitality or the equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of working experience
- Preferably with sales experience in hospitality industry