Sales Manager (Hospitality)

Recruiter:

Bright Search Recruitment (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

JHB001806/HH

Date posted:

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Location:

Ballito, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a driven and experienced Sales Manager to join their team at their luxurious 5-star game lodge. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in sales within the hospitality and tourism industry, with a strong focus on building relationships, driving business growth, and achieving targets.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with travel trade partners to promote the lodge and its offerings.
Generate new business through market research, prospecting, and outreach efforts.
Represent the company at trade shows, industry events, and networking opportunities.
Track booking trends, manage client databases, and produce regular sales reports.
Collaborate with the marketing team to organize site inspections, workshops, and sales initiatives.
Oversee timely communication with trade partners and ensure efficient follow-up.
Innovate and optimize sales processes to support overall company growth.
Assist in expanding and strengthening the sales team.

Qualifications:

Proven experience in hospitality sales or a related field.
Strong sales, negotiation, and customer relationship management skills.
Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales targets.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Personal Attributes:

Professional, energetic, and self-motivated with a proactive approach.
Ability to work well under pressure and maintain high standards of service.
Strong sense of initiative and dedication to driving business growth.

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