One of our client is looking for a Sales Executive
Responsibilities:
. Analysis local market trends and competitor activity to identify new business leads
. Develop customer accounts and travel within the local area to drive business into the specific hotel/cluster and to increase market/customer share in all revenue streams
. Negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients
. Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions
. Work within current business strategies and recognising potential opportunities
. Cooperate with other departments in the hotel to create an exceptional Guest experience and build strong, comprehensive sales programs
. Attend Sales events, as required
. Produce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the Director of Business Development and senior management to include the reporting of appointments, calls made and business leads
. Answer customer queries in a prompt and professional manner
Profile:
. A minimum of 2 years experience in sales preferably within the hotel/hospitality industry
. A diploma or degree in Tourism/Hospitality management or equivalent will be an advantage
. Strong analytical skills to understand key business indicators and competitive trends and develop approaches to these challenges