Area Sales Manager

Belmond; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury hotel chain in Cape Town is seeking an Area Sales Manager to develop and implement effective sales strategies while managing day-to-day sales operations. Ideal candidates should possess 3–5 years of experience in the luxury hospitality sector and demonstrate strong leadership along with excellent communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary and various perks to support personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Loyalty and recognition rewards programs

Employee Assistance & Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within the luxury hospitality sector.
• Strong leadership and excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Proven ability to manage the end-to-end sales process.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and business entertaining.
• Manage and build relationships with leisure accounts.
• Assist in preparations of presentations and market research.
• Identify new opportunities for the business.
• Attend industry events to network with colleagues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Sales Strategy

Networking

Self-motivated

Job description

Overview

As an Area Sales Manager for Belmond, Southern Africa, you will be responsible for developing and implementing effective sales strategies, managing day-to-day sales operations, and achieving revenue targets. Our Sales team use their passion, dedication and creativity to make the Belmond philosophy a breathtaking reality. If you’re looking to develop your skills and be part of the future of luxury, this is your moment.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Conduct site inspections and business entertaining (which may include after-hours/weekends)
• Manage and build relationships with leisure accounts for new and repeat business by conducting sales calls, site inspections, FAM trips and all day to day requests for information and rates, for the Area.
• Assisting the Area Associate Director of Sales, Leisure in preparations of presentations, market research, sales action plans etc for the Area.
• To identify new opportunities for the business and actively seek out new sales opportunities, for the Area.
• Attend industry events to network with industry colleagues and remain informed about trends in the industry.

What You Bring:

• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within the luxury hospitality sector
• Strong leadership and excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Proven ability to manage the end‑to‑end sales process
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach

What We Offer:

At Mount Nelson, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture built on kindness, active listening, and genuine connections with our colleagues and guests. We offer a comprehensive range of compensation, perks and benefits including:

• Competitive basic salary
• Loyalty and recognition rewards programs
• Employee Assistance & Wellness programs

We strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. With a commitment to your ongoing development, you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry. Join us and be part of creating unforgettable moments for our guests, communities, and each other.