Sales Manager (06231)

One of our Client is looking for a Sales Manager

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 3 years  experience in a similar position within the hotel industry 
. A degree in Tourism/Hospitality management or equivalent
. Strong analytical skills to understand key business indicators and competitive trends and develop approaches to these challenges
. Strong leadership skills to effectively manage and motivate a high performing team positioned to exceed targets