As Sales Account Manager, you will analyze local market trends and competitor activity to recommend strategies that keep the hotel a leader in the marketplace through the development of future and repeat business.

Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Analysis local market trends and competitor activity to identify business leads

• Develop customer accounts and travel within the local area to drive business into the specific hotel/cluster and to increase market/customer share in all revenue streams

• Negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients

• Develop and implement creative local marketing channels, including social media channels

• Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions

• Work within current business strategies and recognizing potential opportunities

• Cooperate with other departments in the hotel to create an exceptional Guest experience and build strong, comprehensive sales programs

• Attend Sales events, as required

• Produce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the Sales Director and senior management to include the reporting of appointments, calls made and business leads

• Answer customer queries in a prompt and professional manner

Job Requirements

• B.A/B.SC Degree in Sales, Marketing, or related fields

• Demonstrated Five Years’ Experience in Sales 

• Positive attitude and good communication skills

• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service

• Excellent grooming standards

• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations

• Ability to work under pressure and under own initiative

• Experience in a sales role with a proven track record to close a sale

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Knowledge of local market

• Knowledge of hospitality

• Passion for sales and for achieving targets and objectives

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant field 

How to Apply

Register using the following LINK or submit your application letter, CV and credentials in person to the office of Director Human Resource Management. For Further information contact +251115170000