Sales Executive

To achieve Peermont’s objectives and Revenue Targets within the hotel market segment commitments and conferencing/events business for all Peermont Hotels and conference centres in the designated portfolio through sourcing, securing and servicing business, new business prospects, as well as from past and current clients.

• Matric / Grade 12
• Relevant Sales Qualification required

• 3 Years related Sales experience required, preferably in the Hospitality, travel, airline or car rental sector;
• Existing strong database and relationships with decision makers in the relevant market;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Computer literacy essential;
• Own transport and a valid driver’s licence required.

• Source Transient business commitments and conferencing/events business for all Peermont Hotels and conference centres in the designated portfolio.
• Responsible for managing specific Key Accounts.
• Source new business through Telesales / Cold Calling within the allocated market segments.
• Negotiate rates and availability in conjunction with the Group Sales Manager where necessary.
• Achieve monthly and combined quarterly targets for the designated portfolio.
• Attend to, follow up on and reply to all enquiries, offers, quotes and confirmations timeously.
• Process Vendor Registration forms, Credit Applications, Negotiated Rate Agreements.
• Conduct regular and updated product knowledge presentations to all stakeholders for the Peermont properties to Clients.
• Record and update all contact details, appointments and calls on Sales Database (Salesforce.com) and submit weekly and monthly Sales Reports accordingly.
• Develop and execute a sales plan and associated projects within the required timeframe as allocated by the Group Sales Manager.
• Host and Attend client events and familiarisation trips.
• Exhibit at client workshops and tradeshows.