Sales Executive - Cape Town

Well known Hotel & Resort Group is looking for a dynamic Sales Executive based in Cape Town to join our growing team. This exciting role will suit somebody who enjoys helping to grow a team of committed staff and take properties to the next level.

Responsibilities:

1. Conceptualises the sales strategy and tactics plans for the Hotels.
2. Attends regular Sales meetings with the Sales and Marketing Director, CEO, CFO, and General Managers.
3. Carries out continuous market research in respect of the target market served by the Hotels.
4. Produces reports as required by Hotel Management / Head Office.
5. Maintenance and coordination of all sales and marketing spend within budget guidelines.
6. Ensures that competitive activity is monitored regularly and reported upon as required by the company.
7. Ensures that all sales and marketing actions are measurable and routinely reports on these actions.
8. Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
9. Coordinates and distributes promotional materials to sales agents, central reservations systems, and third-party agents.
10. Compile quotes, contracts, and invoices.
11. Develop and maintain a database of commercial, retail, travel, and organizational contracts to ensure maximum sales.
12. Undertake to predetermined levels, direct telesales and sales calls (face to face) to potential and established clients in the area.
13. Achieve the sales targets as set.
14. Attend travel functions, e.g., fairs, trade shows, exhibitions, and events in a participative or observer status.
15. Visits key clients and prospective key clients and attends workshops and trade-shows as required.
16. Maintain daily contact with GM, reservations, and banqueting to develop working relationships and to have a constant awareness of trends within the hotel.

Requirements:

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