Sales Ambassador

SUMMARY:
To drive localised business for the lodge in alignment with the group brand strategy

POSITION INFO:

Finfoot Lake Reserve is an authentic bush retreat offering everything you could want from a weekend escape or a longer stay. Just 90 minutes’ drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria, our lodge is a peaceful haven that blends beautifully with the surrounding woodlands and the serene Vaalkop Dam.

Accommodation includes 26 comfortable, well-appointed chalets and a stylish self-catering villa ideal for families, groups, and friends celebrating special occasions. The heart of the property is the large thatched lapa – a relaxed and welcoming space that houses the bar, lounge areas, and dining spaces. Guests can enjoy meals with sweeping views, relax on the sunny deck, or cool off in the swimming pool with a cocktail in hand.

Finfoot Lake Reserve is also a hub for conferences and events, with a versatile centre that caters for up to 60 delegates, complemented by interactive team-building activities that inspire collaboration and creativity.

Set within the tranquil Greater Pilanesberg area, Finfoot is perfect for adventurers and nature lovers. Activities include bush walks, game drives, canoeing (subject to dam conditions), sunset barge cruises, mountain biking, fishing, and our unique Segway safari. Every experience is designed to immerse guests in nature and offer true South African hospitality.

Dream Hotels & Resorts live by its 8 core values. Our team is dedicated to being reliable and accountable, fostering empathy to understand others' feelings and collaboratively find solutions, and prioritizing sustainability in environmental, financial, and social aspects. Rooted in humanity, trust, dynamism, excellence, and joy, we celebrate diversity, prioritize integrity, embrace creativity, pursue quality, and foster a joyful work environment to connect people with our surroundings and each other. These play a part in our day-to-day decision making & operational requirements.

Job Overview:

The Dream Ambassador is the key point of contact between DHR and Finfoot Lake Reserve Lodge and their clients. To drive localised business for the lodge in alignment with the group brand strategy, by building relationships, identifying opportunities, and converting leads into bookings, without duplicating or conflicting with accounts handled by the group’s national and international sales teams. This includes answering queries, offering advice, providing solutions, full account management (agreed-upon client list and within prescribed area), scheduling sales calls, demonstrating and presenting products with the key mandate of revenue generation for Finfoot Lake Reserve and Dream Hotels & Resorts properties, however, more specific to Finfoot Lake Reserve, as the prime objective in revenue generation.

Theoretical Knowledge:

Education

1. Grade 12
2. Relevant diploma or Certificate in the Industry or Sales field would be beneficial

Knowledge and Experience

1. Minimum 5-year industry related sales and key account management experience
2. Experience in the luxury lodge market beneficial

Location

1. Individual must live in the Rustenburg area and be familiar with its environment, community, which are the key players and big businesses within their community.