Hotel Sales Manager at Temp A Staff

Details:

A new hotel in Ajao Estate is looking for a Sales Manager    to resume immediately and be part of their  pre-opening team  As a sales manager you are responsible for analyzing  local market trends and competitor activity to recommend strategies that keep the hotel a leader in the marketplace through the development of future and repeat business

Requirements

• Have previous experience Hospitality sales
• Have a strong database of corporate client operating on the mainland

Duties

• Analyses current client base or target market for the hotel.
• Overcomes hesitations of clients to close a sale.
• Manages accounts of high-profile clients.
• Processes payments and applies discounts as necessary.
• 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.
• Devises new ways to expand that client base.
• Develops promotional and advertising materials for the hotel.
• Oversees the 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.
• Managers must also have several years of experience in the sales and marketing sector, preferably in the hospitality section