Sales Manager at Aureole Consulting Limited

Job Summary

• Our client is a luxurious hospitality brand looking to hire a Sales Manager who will network with potential clients, maintain a loyal customer base and oversee sales strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop action plans and set objectives for increased revenue and maximum profit.
• Responsible for Apartment, spa and restaurant sales.
• Identify new markets and business opportunities and increase sales.
• Represent the company at various events and exhibitions.
• Conduct daily sales calls and arrange site inspection
• Provide quick and timely responses, and immediate communication to the guests, and develop professional long-term business relationships.
• Work closely with the Director of Finance to ensure proposed rate negotiations meet the financial needs of the property.
• Develop strong relationships with the property front office team to ensure working in unity and always striving to achieve the same goals.
• Build and strengthen relationships with existing and new customers to enable future bookings.
• Manage and develop relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Acquiring and developing new business accounts and preparing sales proposals for clients.
• Closely following up on all business leads within a 24-hour response timeline to clients.
• Design and advertise special group rates and packages to increase larger bookings.
• Analyze the current client base or target market for the property.
• Devise new ways to expand that client base
• Develop promotional and advertising materials for the property.
• Oversee distribution of marketing materials.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• First Degree or Postgraduate in any related field
• 3-5years of experience working as a Sales Manager or Senior Sales Officer or a related role within the hospitality industry
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Deep knowledge of the hospitality industry
• Working knowledge of front office software.
• Empathy towards your customers and colleagues.
• Attention to detail.
• Polished personal presentation with a warm, confident and hospitable personality.
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• A strong knowledge about the facilities and policies of the hotel
• Excellent organisational and time management.