SENIOR SALES / BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE (1)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly oversee Corporate Sales, Group Sales, Government Sales, Incentives, Conventions, and Meeting Sales segments.
• Lead relevant sales initiatives for hotels, coordinating with all Departments .
• Participate in Revenue Management to ensure maximum revenues/yields are achieved.
• Contribute to the development of the Strategic Plan and educate team members accordingly.
• Develop, energize, and lead a motivated, competent, and cohesive team consistent with Hotel, Regional, and Corporate needs.
• Maintain open communication with property General Managers, Global Sales Offices, Corporate Sales Office, and Regional Office teams.
• Regularly entertain existing and potential clients.
• Provide guidance and direction in the development of segment action plans to achieve all goals.
• Set individual Room Revenue/Night Goals (Quotas).

Among Other Duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

• MUST have proven experience in sales in the hospitality industry.
• Experience with key market segments – Corporate Sales, Group Sales, Government Sales, Incentives, Conventions and Meeting Sales
• At least 5 years working experience in a similar role with strong knowledge of the Kenyan Hospitality market.
• Highly energetic with demonstrated exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Experience in City, Resort and remote destination sales (Experience working in the International market is an asset )
• Ability to develop relationships with all levels of clientele, and interact with people from different cultures and backgrounds Astute attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Valid driver’s license

Application dateline is 10th April, 2024. After submitting your resume, please click here to complete your application.

Thank you.