Leisure Sales Manager

Phoenix Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Large Hotel in Sandton, Gauteng is seeking a Leisure Sales Manager to drive sales, manage client relationships and develop strategic marketing campaigns. You will work with marketing, operations and events teams to increase revenue and build lasting client partnerships.

The successful candidate will have at least 3 years in hospitality sales, a professional disposition, strong English skills, and a proven ability to convert leads into revenue in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years hospitality sales experience.
• Proven track record of converting leads to revenue in hospitality.
• Strong relationships with corporate, travel trade and MICE clients.
• Existing database of clients; proactive in securing business.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Leverage existing client database to drive sales and secure business.
• Identify and target new opportunities across corporate, group, government and leisure segments.
• Build relationships with key decision-makers and travel trade partners.
• Achieve and exceed revenue targets through proactive sales strategies.
• Coordinate with revenue, marketing and events teams to increase revenue and relationships.
• Prepare monthly sales reports and market insights for management.

Skills

Hospitality sales

Client relationships

Negotiation

Networking

Marketing techniques

English proficiency

Prospecting

Target driven

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Large Hotel based in Sandton is looking for as Leisure Sales Manager reporting to the Group Commercial Director, we are seeking dynamic and results-driven candidate with a strong existing database of clients and a proven track record of converting leads into revenue.

The successful incumbent will be responsible for driving sales, managing client relationships, and developing strategic marketing campaigns to promote the property. You will work closely with the marketing, operations, and events teams to increase revenue and build lasting relationships with both new and repeat clients.

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.

Leisure Sales Manager Sandton, Gauteng, ZA