Sales Executive - Hotel at Design Union

A 5 - star hospitality brand on Victoria Island requires the services of the below Professional:

SUMMARY

• Propagate the brand as the ultimate brand in the hospitality industry in Nigeria to make it top of mind and generate demand for all hospitality service products.
• Facilitate regular patronage of hospitality brand by Corporate Clients and HNI's to achieve above industry Room Occupancy rate.
• Facilitate regular patronage by Corporate Clients of the hospitality brand’s Banqueting, Conferences and Meeting rooms’ facilities and coordination with other internal stakeholders in ensuring that events and conferences run smoothly.
• Preparation of a marketing plan, based on identified marketing opportunities, and oversight on its execution including the use social media marketing, e-mail marketing, direct mailing and telesales.
• Conduct market research, surveys and competition analysis and pricing to identify customer requirements, evaluate trends, brand awareness and competition ventures.
• Collaborate with managers in preparing budgets and monitoring of expenses for all events stated therein.

REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• B.sc (1st Class or 2nd Class) in Marketing, Social Science, Humanities or other related qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in similar position

REQUIRED SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal and people management skills
• Self-motivated and Good team player
• Able to work flexible schedules
• Excellent Negotiating skills
• Proficiency in the use of Enterprise Wide software such as HotelPlus or Opera
• Strong sense of professionalism, integrity, sound judgment and tact
• Ability to maintain confidentiality