Hotel Sales Executive

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with commission

Health and life insurance

Career progression

Travel allowances

Supportive sales team

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a driven Hotel Sales Executive to expand market share and drive revenue growth for a premier property.

You will identify new business opportunities, build relationships with corporate and leisure clients, conduct property tours, negotiate contracts, and promote the hotel's services. The role requires a proactive sales professional with strong negotiation skills and a deep understanding of hospitality sales landscape, aiming to meet ambitious targets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hospitality sales or similar role.
• Track record of achieving sales targets and revenue growth.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of hotel sales processes and market dynamics.
• Proficiency with CRM software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new sales leads and business opportunities within corporate, leisure, and MICE sectors.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing clients and travel agents.
• Conduct property tours and present hotel services to potential clients.
• Negotiate contracts and close sales to hit revenue targets.
• Develop and implement sales strategies and action plans to meet booking goals.
• Stay informed about market trends and competitor activities.

Skills

Sales

Negotiation

Relationship building

Communication

CRM

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a driven and results-oriented Hotel Sales Executive to expand their market share and drive revenue growth for their property in Soweto . You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, and promoting the hotel's services and facilities to corporate and leisure markets. This role requires a proactive sales professional with excellent negotiation skills and a deep understanding of the hospitality sales landscape, dedicated to achieving ambitious sales targets and contributing to the hotel's continued success.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new sales leads and business opportunities within the corporate, leisure, and MICE sectors.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients and travel agents.
• Conduct property tours and present hotel services and amenities effectively to potential clients.
• Negotiate contracts and close sales to achieve revenue targets.
• Develop and implement sales strategies and action plans to meet booking goals.
• Stay informed about market trends and competitor activities.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Sales Executive or in a similar sales role within the hospitality industry.
• Demonstrated success in achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of the hotel sales process and market dynamics.
• Proficiency in CRM software and MS Office Suite.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with an attractive commission structure.
• Comprehensive health and life insurance coverage.
• Opportunities for career progression within the hotel group.
• Travel allowances and expenses.
• A dynamic and supportive sales team environment.