Leisure Sales Manager, Cape Town, R40k bsic + excellent Commission and benefits

Rob Samuelson International Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel group in Cape Town is seeking a Leisure Sales Manager to enhance leisure business across its properties. You will be responsible for developing sales strategies, building relationships with key partners, conducting market analyses, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of hotel leisure sales experience and excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary with commissions and benefits, and requires travel within South Africa.

Benefits

Excellent commission structure

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in hotel leisure sales or a similar commercial role.
• Strong understanding of the leisure travel market in Southern Africa.
• Self-starter with excellent work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute leisure sales strategies to drive revenue across hotels.
• Build and maintain relationships with key leisure travel partners.
• Conduct regular market analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Prepare and present sales reports and forecasts.
• Manage client accounts and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.

Skills

Hotel leisure sales experience

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

CRM proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

SOUTH AFRICAN RESIDENTS / NATIONALS ONLY

Leisure Sales Manager, Cape Town, R40 Basic + excellent commission structure and benefits.

The ideal candidate will currently be in a similar role or possess a strong background in the hotel sales leisure market, with proven experience in sales and commercial strategy. This role is pivotal in driving leisure business across our Cape Town and South African properties and identifying opportunities within our East Africa portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute leisure sales strategies to drive revenue across the cluster of hotels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key leisure travel partners, tour operators, and DMCs.
• The focus of this role is to actively cross-sell all three Cape Town hotels, as well as sister properties across South Africa, while also identifying and exploring potential opportunities for integration with East Africa hotels.
• Conduct regular market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive positioning.
• Represent the hotel cluster at trade shows, sales missions, and networking events.
• Collaborate with marketing and revenue teams to align sales efforts with commercial goals.
• Prepare and present sales reports, forecasts, and performance metrics.
• Manage client accounts and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Travel as required for business development and relationship management.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in hotel leisure sales or a similar commercial role.
• Strong understanding of the leisure travel market, particularly within Southern Africa.
• Self-starter with excellent work ethic, high energy, and goal-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel for business purposes.
• Proficient in CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

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