Sales Manager

Travelodge Hotels Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Travelodge Hotels Asia in Singapore seeks a driven Sales Manager to identify, develop and manage accounts within corporate travel and leisure segments. You will drive revenue through proactive sales calls, effective account servicing, and strong client relationships.

Reporting to the Director of Commercial, the role requires strong negotiation, presentation and communication skills, with willingness to travel overseas as needed to grow the business and expand network in the hospitality sector.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Hospitality, Tourism or Marketing.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Singapore Citizenship or PR required.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and manage accounts within corporate travel and leisure segments.
• Generate and maximize business potential of designated portfolio through sales calls and account servicing.
• Prepare correspondence to customers and internal booking reports.
• Maintain sales files and strong relationships with existing and new clients.
• Coordinate promotional events or trade shows as required.

Skills

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

MS Office

Education

Diploma or Degree in Hospitality/Tourism/Marketing

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Reporting to Director of Commercial, the Sales Manager is responsible for identifying, developing and managing accounts within specific segments, markets or geographical territories.

Identify and develop new business opportunities within the corporate travel industry/leisure

Generate and maximize business potential of designated portfolio through daily sales calls, telephone calls, effective account servicing, site inspection and entertainment

Prepare correspondence to customers and internal booking reports, and maintain sales files

Manage and maintain business relationship with existing and new clientele base to achieve customer satisfaction; ensure external and internal customers are satisfied with our services

Participate and coordinate promotional and trade shows or any other assignment

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a Diploma or Degree, preferable in Hospitality, Tourism, Marketing
• System proficiency in MS Office
• Position is opened for Singapore Citizen / PR only

Experience

Minimum of 2-4 years of sales experience, preferably in a hotel capacity

Relevant room sales experience in the hospitality industry with proven sales track record preferred

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Self-motivated, dynamic, meticulous and result oriented individual

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong network preferred

Possess strong negotiation and presentation skills

Effectively bilingual

Must be able and willing to travel overseas

Applicants with lesser experience will be considered for a junior position

Desired Skills and Experience

Negotiation, Trade Shows, Tourism Marketing, Entertainment, Hospitality Industry, Selling, Sales Process, MS Office, Account Servicing, Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Customer Satisfaction, Capital, Business Development, Hotel Management, Hospitality