Director of Sales & Marketing - Luxury Hotel at Fosad Consulting

Industry: Hospitablity

Job Description

• The Director of Sales and Marketing is responsible for daily sales efforts and is responsible for the overall positioning of the hotel, brand communication and the execution of sales strategy.
• The role is responsible for maximizing profitability for the hotel and ensuring delivery of outstanding quality service for all customers.
• The ideal candidate will be organized, detail oriented, enjoys working in a team environment and leading and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Sales Reports and annual Sales & Marketing Plan
• Creates an effective Sales Programs that will increase awareness and positive perception of the Hotel, its activities, culinary services, and personnel.
• Knowledge of travel industry, current market trends and economic factors
• Ability to access, understand and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.
• Assist Managing Director in preparation of the marketing, advertising, sales plans, programs and annual budget; manages within approved plans and budgets
• Develop rates, group sales deployment strategies through review of competitive data, demand analysis and mix management.
• Ability to effectively listen, communicate and perform diplomacy with internal and external customers and staff in all situations.
• Ability to stand and move throughout the hotel property and continuously perform essential job functions.
• Develop awareness and reputation of the hotel and the brand in the local community
• Direct and manage all group, transient, and banquet sales activities to maximize revenue for the hotel.
• Prepare, implement and compile data for the strategic sales plan, monthly reports, annual goals, sales and marketing budget, forecasts and other reports as directed/required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required. MBA/M.Sc. is an added advantage
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the sales/marketing in the hoteling/hospitality industry
• Minimum ten years of sales and marketing experience in the luxury hotel industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and property management systems.
• Command of the English language both written and verbal
• Strong media, presentation and computer skills

Salary
NGN600,000 - NGN1,000,000 / month