Director of Sales

University of Fort Hare; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 780 000 - 840 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Cape Town is seeking a dynamic Director of Sales to lead the expansion of a lodge portfolio across Sub-Saharan Africa. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in luxury high-end hotels reserves and lodge sales, alongside strong communication skills. This role involves launching three new lodges in the Greater Kruger National Park and requires at least 5 years in senior sales positions. An office-based position with the possibility of travel is available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in senior sales positions.
• Experience in luxury high-end hotels reserves and lodge sales in Sub Saharan Africa.
• Ability to travel and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead a lodge portfolio expansion across Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Launch and position three new lodges in the Greater Kruger National Park.
• Overcome obstacles and pursue leads.

Skills

luxury high-end hotels reserves and lodge sales

writing, presentation, and communication skills

creative thinking

ability to work under pressure

fluent in English

Education

Diploma or Certificate in Sales & Marketing or Hotel Management

Job description

R 780000 - R 840000 Annually Basic Salary (Market related, Negotiable)

Our client based in Cape Town, CBD is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Sales to lead a lodge portfolio expansion across Sub-Saharan Africa. This role is pivotal in launching and positioningthree new lodges in the Greater Kruger National Park– including a bush lodge, a river lodge, and a hilltop tented camp – along with upcoming properties in theMaasai Mara, Serengeti, Botswana, and Zambia.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience inluxury high-end hotels reserves and lodge saleswithinSub Saharan Africais essential.
• Diploma or Certificate in Sales & Marketing or Hotel Management
• Exceptional writing, presentation, and communication skills
• Creative thinker with a flair for original ideas and strategic execution
• Ability to work under pressure, pursue leads, and overcome obstacles
• Ability to travel
• Office based role
• Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus)
• Previous experience in a similar senior sales role with at least 5 years in senior sales positions

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience inluxury high-end hotels reserves and lodge saleswithinSub Saharan Africais essential.
• Diploma or Certificate in Sales & Marketing or Hotel Management
• Exceptional writing, presentation, and communication skills
• Creative thinker with a flair for original ideas and strategic execution
• Ability to work under pressure, pursue leads, and overcome obstacles
• Ability to travel
• Office based role
• Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus)
• Previous experience in a similar senior sales role with at least 5 years in senior sales positions

PLEASE NOTE ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.