Sales Executive - Corporate
Job description
Job Responsibilities
- Identify and develop new business opportunities to drive sales in corporate and other key market segments.
- Maintain strong relationships with existing clients and proactively seek new partnerships.
- Conduct sales calls, site inspections, and presentations to showcase the hotel’s offerings.
- Actively prospect and qualify leads to maximize revenue potential.
- Meet and exceed individual and team sales targets.
- Work closely with the Revenue and Marketing teams to optimize pricing, promotions, and sales strategies.
- Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to identify growth opportunities.
- Participate in sales blitzes, networking events, and trade shows to enhance brand visibility.
Client Relationship Management:
- Provide personalized service to high-profile clients, ensuring an exceptional guest experience.
- Manage client accounts, negotiate contracts, and secure long-term partnerships.
- Handle inquiries, prepare proposals, and follow up on leads in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate sales records and update CRM databases regularly.
- Work closely with the Events, Marketing, and Revenue teams to develop tailored sales strategies.
- Coordinate with operations teams to ensure seamless execution of client bookings and events.
- Assist in the preparation of reports, forecasts, and sales performance analysis.
Qualifications
- Highly passionate and energetic marketer willing to evolve in an innovative and fast-paced environment.
- Proven experience in sales, preferably in the hospitality industry.
- Experience with key market segments – Corporate Sales, Group Sales, Government Sales, Incentives, Conventions and Meeting Sales.
- Highly energetic with demonstrated exceptional organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Bachelor's Degree and/or Hotel Management Degree is an asset.
- Ability to develop relationships with all levels of clientele, and interact with people from different cultures and backgrounds.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.