Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Sales Strategy & Execution:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy to achieve hotel revenue goals.
- Identify new business opportunities and manage sales channels, including corporate accounts, event planners, and travel agents.
Marketing & Brand Development:
- Create, implement, and manage marketing campaigns, including digital, social media, and print, to promote the hotel's services and amenities.
- Manage the hotel's online presence, including website content and social media platforms, ensuring alignment with the brand image
Client Relations & Networking:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective clients to ensure repeat and referral business.
- Attend industry events, trade shows, and networking functions to represent the hotel and secure new business.
Revenue Management & Reporting:
- Collaborate with the revenue management team to develop and implement pricing strategies that maximize revenue while maintaining competitiveness.
- Monitor and analyze sales performance and market trends, adjusting strategies as needed.
Team Management:
- Lead and manage the sales and marketing team, providing guidance, training, and support to achieve department goals.
- Set individual sales targets for team members and regularly review their performance.
Requirements
- Degree in Marketing, Business Administration and other related fields
- Minimum of Five (5) years working experience in similar role, hotel experience Mandatory.
- Proficient in the use of Opera & other related software for effective marketing communications & operations
- Strong sales skills with a deep understanding of market trends and customer needs.
- Skilled at closing deals and handling negotiations with corporate clients, travel agents, and event planners to maximize revenue.
- Understanding of key performance indicators (KPIs) such as occupancy rates, average daily rate (ADR), and revenue per available room (RevPAR) to assess business performance.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills