Sales Executive

SUMMARY:
Hotel Group based in Johannesburg is looking for dynamic Sales Executive to join their growing team.

POSITION INFO:
Duties:

Conceptualises the sales strategy and tactics plans for the Hotels.
Attends regular Sales meetings with the Sales and Marketing Director
Carry out continuous market research in respect of the target market served by the Hotels.
Produces reports as required by Hotel Management / Head Office.
Maintenance and coordination of all sales and marketing spend within budget guidelines.
Ensures that competitive activity is monitored regularly and reported upon as required by the company.
Ensures that all sales and marketing actions are measurable and routinely reports on these actions through statistical reports and comparatives to targets.
Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinates and distributes promotional materials to sales agents, central reservations systems and third-party agents.
Compile quotes, contracts, and invoices.
Develop and maintain a database of commercial, retail, travel and organizational contracts to ensure maximum sales.
Undertake to predetermined levels, direct telesales and sales calls to potential and established clients in the area
Achieve the sales targets as set.
Attend travel functions, e.g., fairs, trade shows, exhibitions and events in a participative or observer status.
Visits key clients and prospective key clients and attends workshops and tradeshows as required.
Maintain daily contact with GM, reservations and banqueting to develop working relationship and to have a constant awareness of trends within the hotel.
Ensure good product knowledge of all properties.

Requirements:

Grade 12
Tertiary qualification will be an advantage
Must have at least 5 years of Hotel Sales experience
Ability to work accurately under pressure
High level of customer service, disciplined, organised, attention to detail, and deadline driven.
Excellent Communication Skills in English, IsiXhosa, IsiZulu or Afrikaans will be advantage
High degree of self-motivation and ambition
Must have own vehicle