Leisure Sales Manager | Cape Town

Karen Tupper Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Karen Tupper Recruitment in South Africa seeks an experienced Hospitality sales specialist to build and maintain relationships with leisure travel agents, tour operators, and destination partners. You will identify new business opportunities, grow existing accounts, and deliver revenue against targets.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of hospitality sales experience, strong English communication, and a proven track record in sales conversions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years Hospitality sales experience.
• Well-groomed and professional disposition.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication.
• Ability to secure business and meet targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with leisure travel agents, tour operators, corporate leisure partners, destination management companies, group organisers and other key leisure accounts.
• Identify new business opportunities, grow existing accounts and deliver revenue against agreed targets.

Skills

Hospitality sales

Account management

English proficiency

Negotiation skills

Networking

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Target driven

Teamwork

Planning and organization

Travel industry relationships

Job description

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