To network with potential clients, maintain a loyal customer base, and to oversees hotel sales and marketing strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzes current client base or target market for the hotel
• Devises new ways to expand that client base
• Develops promotional and advertising materials for the hotel
• Oversees distribution of marketing materials
• Reaches out to organizations and businesses that might require a hotel for conferences and events
• Meets with representatives from these companies to explain the hotel’s merits and amenities
• Networks with wedding planners and special event planners to encourage hotel bookings
• Designs and advertises special group rates and packages to increase larger bookings
• Overcomes hesitations of clients to close a sale
• Manages accounts of high-profile clients
• Addresses and resolves any issues or complaints regarding sales or marketing
• Ensures that guests are enjoying their stay at the hotel and that large group needs are met
• Maintains positive relationships with clients to encourage repeat and recurring business

Experience:

• 2 – 5 years in a similar position
• Previous experience in the hospitality industry

Skills required:

• Demonstrates strong organizational skills
• Exhibits excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Is willing and able to travel to establish and maintain client networks
• Demonstrates ability to think creatively and analytically
• Is capable of creating and maintaining a large client network
• Demonstrates familiarity with budget software and financial management
• Communicates clearly and effectively
• Possesses strong leadership skills
• Is familiar with the workings of the hotel and hospitality industry
• Demonstrates strong persuasive and negotiation skills
• Works well with a variety of different individuals
• Valid driving license is a must
• A clean certificate of character is a must.

(Management reserves the right to call only suitable candidates)