Leisure Sales Manager

Craven Cottage CC; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven Cottage CC is seeking a seasoned hospitality sales professional to leverage an existing client database and identify new opportunities across corporate, group, government, and leisure segments. You will build relationships with key decision-makers and travel trade partners to close deals and exceed revenue targets.

Must have a minimum of 3 years in hospitality sales, excellent English, and a proactive, results-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years hospitality sales experience.
• English language proficiency required; other languages a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong industry relationships and sales/marketing knowledge.
• Proactive, target-driven with a proven sales conversion record.
• Excellent communication and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Leverage client database to drive sales and secure business.
• Identify and target new opportunities across corporate, group, government, leisure.
• Build relationships with decision-makers and travel trade partners.
• Achieve and exceed revenue targets through proactive strategies.
• Manage inquiries, negotiate contracts, and close sales.
• Conduct client meetings, presentations and site inspections.
• Collaborate with revenue and marketing teams to align sales efforts.
• Provide monthly sales reports and market insights to management.

Skills

Hospitality sales

Relationship building

Negotiation

Lead generation

Communication

Sales targets

Market research

Multitasking

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Job description

Duties:

• Leverage your existing client database to drive sales and secure business
• Identify and target new business opportunities in corporate, group, government and leisure segments through market research and outreach.
• Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers and travel trade partners.
• Achieve and exceed revenue targets through proactive sales strategies
• Manage inquiries, negotiate contracts, and close sales with clients
• Conduct client meetings, presentations, and site inspections.
• Work closely with the revenue team and marketing teams to align and achieve sales efforts
• Provide monthly sales reports and market insights to management.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years Hospitality sales experience
• Well-groomed and professional disposition
• Be well versed in the English language essential (additional languages are a plus).
• Ability to work efficiently in a highly pressurized, fast-paced environment.
• Strong Industry relationships
• Strong understanding of sales and marketing techniques
• Proactive approach to securing business.
• Proven track record of sales conversions in the hospitality sector
• Existing database of corporate, travel trade, and MICE clients.
• Strong negotiation, networking, and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated, target driven and results-orientated
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Ability to multitask with excellent planning and organizational skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and deadlines.