Assistant Sales & Marketing Manager at Ibis

Location: Ajao Estate, Lagos

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Country Sales Manager in the planning and development of sales strategies, as well as in setting sales goals and standards.
• To negotiate contracts with clients and to ensure that all necessary paperwork (e.g. credit agreements, etc.) is in place prior to clients’ placing business
• To maintain an efficient sales office procedure and to insure the regular maintenance of an accurate and updated accounts/contacts database and follow - up procedures
• Ensure contact is maintained with clients to create a good work relationship that supports sales as well as increases customer base
• Responsible for developing strategies and suggesting changes which will help bring about more profit and improved sales
• To assist the Director of Sales & Marketing in managing and coordinating all efforts of the Sales & Marketing operations, to ensure efficient, prompt, courteous, consistent quality and proactive service for all hotel guests
• Be aware of local market competition, to monitor trends within the industry and make suggestions how these could be implemented in the hotel
• To be fully aware of the hotel’s major corporate clients and high-profile individual guests, current VIP guests, hotel promotions and room rates
• To maintain and exceed the hotel’s revenue goals within the allocated market segments
• To maintain confidentiality of the information directly related to the hotel’s activities and to not divulge such information outside the hotel.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree in Marketing, Business Administration and other related fields
• Minimum of three (3) years working experience in similar role, hotel experience will be a plus
• Sound knowledge of digital and traditional marketing strategies and operations
• Problem solving, communication skills as to relating with clients and colleagues
• Proficient in the use of Opera & other related software for effective marketing communications and operations.
• Preferably Female for gender balance.

Remuneration
Very Attractive.