Leisure Sales Manager | Cape Town

JVR Software; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Karen Tupper Recruitment in Western Cape is seeking a Hospitality Sales/Marketing professional with at least 3 years of experience. The role focuses on developing and maintaining relationships with leisure travel agents, tour operators and other key leisure accounts across South Africa.

The ideal candidate is well-spoken in English, highly organized, capable of working in a fast-paced environment, and willing to travel nationwide to secure business and meet targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years Hospitality sales experience
• Be well versed in the English language essential
• 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
• Established relationships within the leisure travel, tour operator or travel agency market will be highly advantageous
• 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
• Must have own reliable transport with a valid drivers' license
• Able to travel across South Africa as required

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with leisure travel agents, tour operators, corporate leisure partners, destination management companies, group organisers and other key leisure accounts.
• You will identify new business opportunities, grow existing accounts and deliver revenue against agreed targets.

Skills

Hospitality sales

English fluency

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Networking

Self-motivated

Target-driven

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Planning

Travel readiness

Own transport

Travel across SA

Job description

Employer Karen Tupper Recruitment Location Western Cape Job type Insurance Sales/Marketing Salary Not specified Posted 30 Oct 2026

Key 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
• Established relationships within the leisure travel, tour operator or travel agency market will be highly advantageous.
• 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.
• Must have own reliable transport with a valid drivers' license
• Able to travel across South Africa as required

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with leisure travel agents, tour operators, corporate leisure partners, destination
management companies, group organisers and other key leisure accounts. You will identify new business opportunities, grow existing accounts and deliver revenue against agreed targets.

Key Requirements:

• SA Citizen
• 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
• Established relationships within the leisure travel, tour operator or travel agency market will be highly advantageous.
• 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.
• Must have own reliable transport with a valid drivers' license
• Able to travel across South Africa as required