SUMMARY:
Boutique Hotel in Morningside, Durban is looking for a Sales & Marketing Manager.
The Sales & Marketing Manager is responsible for maximizing hotel revenue through strategic sales initiatives, partnerships, corporate contracts and market development.
POSITION INFO:
Duties: Revenue Generation: Create viable & sustainable Hotel packages. Develop meeting & event revenue structure. Create & implement occupancy sales initiatives. Build long-term revenue partnerships. Market Development: Conduct competitor analysis-monthly Develop luxury market positioning (CPT & JHB) Build travel trade relationships. Ensure 60% direct booking channels. Client Management: Interact with guests, conduct hotel tours Prepare proposals and contracts. Maintain CRM databases. Manage repeat corporate business. Secure corporate travel contracts & accounts. Marketing Coordination: Create marketing campaigns. Coordinate promotional packages. Manage digital booking trends. Manager direct booking channels. Requirements: Grade 12 A formal qualification Hospitality sales expertise Negotiation skills Networking abilities Revenue management & forecasting CRM management Presentation skills Marketing knowledge Contract negotiation Guest communication skills
