Sales Executive

Mercure Hotels; Chennai District; On-site; INR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercure Chennai Sriperumbudur is seeking a Sales Executive to drive new business opportunities and strengthen relationships with clients in Sriperumbudur–Oragadam industrial area. You will work closely with the Sales Manager to execute plans, analyze markets, and ensure high guest service standards.

The role requires strong communication, relationship-building, and teamwork to achieve annual sales goals in a dynamic hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong relationship-building with clients.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and initiate actions to secure new business.
• Determine effective sales programs.
• Build relationships with current and prospective customers.
• Assist Sales Manager in executing sales plans.
• Prepare and present sales plans and market analysis.
• Achieve objectives in the Strategic Sales Plan.
• Coordinate with all departments to ensure guest service.

Skills

Good communication

Customer service

Team collaboration

Professional grooming

Job description

Company Description

Mercure Chennai Sriperumbudur, the only international brand in Sriperumbudur-Oragadam industrial area and automobile hub. It is a 45-min drive from Chennai airport, and Mahindra world city and just 29 mins from Marimalai Nagar. The hotel features an all-day dining restaurant with alfresco, multiple meeting spaces, a fitness center, travel desk and entertainment facilities. This hotel, located opposite to Apollo Tyres, is also in close proximity to major corporations & IT companies.

Singaperumal Koil and Chengalpattu industrial areas are in vicinity. Kanchipuram famous for its historic temples and Kanjeevaram sarees, Mahabalipuram for its historic monuments and beaches are within an hour drive. Guests can visit historical monuments at Mahabalipuram, the famous Ekambareshvara and Kailasanatha temple at Kanchipuram amongst many others. Chennai city Centre is easily accessible to guests via the highway.

Job Description

• Plan & initiate action plan to approach and secure new business for the organization
• To determine effective and productive sales programs
• Relationship building with all the current and prospective customers.
• Update & upgrade knowledge and awareness of the facilities provided by Mercure Chennai.
• Assist the Sales Manager in execution of sales plans and strategies.
• Any matter which may affect the interests of the hotel should be brought to the attention of the Management.
• Assist the Sales Manager in the development of the Strategic Sales Plan for the segments.
• Ensure to achieve objectives established in the Organization’s Strategic Plan.
• Establish and maintain seamless co-ordination & co-operation with all departments.
• To ensure maximum cooperation, productivity, and guest service.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with all the departments.
• Respond to queries by resolving issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure that all personnel are kept well informed of department’s objectives and policies.
• Identify optimal, cost effective use of the resources and educate the team on the same.
• Identify prospects for sales deals within targeted markets of the assigned area /segment and also prepare and conduct sales presentations in co ordination with the Sales Manager.
• Submit monthly and weekly sales plan and market analysis (monthly) as well as daily sales/activity reports.
• Contribute to increase in business volume.
• Prepare annual sales goals, develop working plans to carry out goals, compare actual achievements against goal, periodically take necessary corrective action

Competencies

• Good communication and customer contact skills
• Service oriented with an eye for details
• Ability to work effectively and contribute in a team
• Self-motivated and energetic
• Must be well-presented and professionally groomed at all times