Glocient Hospitality is a top-notch hospitality management company currently focused on transforming the Ikogosi Warm Springs and resort in Ekiti State into a world-class vacation resort. We are clear-cut and determined to set a global standard in the tourism and hospitality sector as we provide all-around excellence and peerless satisfaction in service deli...
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We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Sales executive that will promote brand awareness on the national and local levels by communicating through various media and introducing new advertising and promotional plans.
Key responsibilities
Devise and implement the overall sales and marketing plan for the resort and actively monitor its progress in terms of achieving KPIs, budgets, and revenues.
At the request of the Commercial Manager, the Sales Executive/PRO schedules internal meetings and invites attendees -- such as planning meetings between the public relations and marketing departments.
Keeps a file of all press releases, tracks invitation RSVPs, and ensures materials were received.
Keeps photos, releases, and other materials on file for publicity, maintains the PR calendar, and keeps everyone in the department informed of meetings and activities.
Distributing press releases, event invitations, or requested photos, brochures, or other materials.
With permission of the Commercial Manager, update, and edit press releases, event invitations, or requested photos, and brochures materials
Provide ease of communication between the media, meeting planners, and the resort
Liaise with the Commercial Manager in adopting price strategies across the resort.
Tour series contracting, build on and develop relationships with our current clients.
Organize and conduct site inspections and familiarization trips in conjunction with the resort team.
Manage the number and performance of third-party and promotional websites and liaise with providers in ensuring the optimization of the resort’s online position
Proactively monitor the resort’s profile on various social media platforms and ensure appropriate responses are posted in a timely fashion
Liaise with our Digital Team in managing the content of the resort’s website
Manage all promotional collateral from copyright through to design and print and ensure that it is in line with the resort’s brand guidelines
Ensure in-house promotional material is current and effective and supports any new sales and marketing promotions
Where necessary devise adverts for the promotion of the Food & Beverage departments in the local market
Manage the guest database and ensure that client details are accurate and updated
Ensure that all client correspondence is tracked and recorded, including quotations and contracts
.Represent the resort at consumer trade fairs, mall promotions, and tourism events both at the local and national levels
Always maintain the highest standards of professional conduct when dealing with clients, guests etc
Submit weekly PRO activities reports to the Commercial Manager and Directors
Qualification
Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or another business field
3 to 5+ years of experience as a Sales Executive/PRO or related roles in the Hospitality Industry
Commercially focused, could analyze market data and be results drive
Articulate, confident communicator at all levels both with colleagues and client
Strong understanding of digital marketing including web analytics metrics and tool
Ambitious, creative, and the ability to influence decision