A Sales and marketing manager in the hotel industry is responsible for maximizing a hotel’s revenues by developing programmes to increase occupancy and make profitable use of its accommodation, meeting and leisure facilities.
The manager must maintain awareness of the factors that influence the hotel industry and gain a deep understanding of the needs and attitudes of a hotel’s customers.
A manager will be responsible for coordinating marketing and promotional activities to meet customer needs,working closely with other hotel staff to ensure customers are satisfied with the facilities and their time there.
Responsibilities
Successfully promoting and managing the brand
Working with advertising agencies
Managing relationships with agencies and partners
Overseeing budgets for advertising, marketing, and promotions
Monitoring competition
Supervising the Marketing and Sales Department staff
Generating new ideas for customer incentives and accommodation or business packages and other sales and marketing duties.
Requirements
Work well with people
2-5 years experience In similar positions in the hotel industry
Have fantastic presentation skills
Be an excellent negotiator
Have exceptional communication skills
Use current technology for the benefit of the hospitality property, for example social media such as blogs,
twitter and RSS feeds if they can be used appropriately.
Think creatively to come up with exciting new campaigns
Own a driver’s licence and a vehicle
Available to resume immediately.
Candidates must reside on the island and its environments.
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