Leisure Sales Manager

Craven Cottage CC; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven Cottage CC in Sandton seeks a results-driven Hospitality Sales Specialist to grow the client base and secure business across corporate, group, government and leisure sectors.

You will leverage an existing client database, research opportunities, negotiate contracts, and present compelling proposals. Strong communication, networking, and relationship-building skills are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years hospitality sales experience.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, pressurised environment.
• Existing database of corporate and MICE clients is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leverage your existing client database to drive sales and secure business.
• Identify and target new business opportunities in corporate, group, government and leisure segments.
• 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 revenue and marketing teams to align sales efforts.
• Provide monthly sales reports and market insights to management.

Skills

Hospitality sales

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Communication skills

Networking

Target driven

Self-motivated

Team player

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.