Luxury Safari General Manager — Grow Revenue & Occupancy

JVR Software; Limpopo; Remote; ZAR 781,000 - 893,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Job summary

African Echoes Recruitment is seeking a senior sales and general management leader for a luxury safari/hospitality property in Limpopo. You will drive occupancy, revenue and market share by developing strategic sales plans and building global trade partnerships.

Responsibility includes leading a remote bush-based team, representing the property at industry events, and crafting packages to boost off-peak occupancy.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years senior experience in commercial, sales, revenue or general management within luxury safari, lodge or high-end hospitality
• Proven results growing occupancy, revenue and market share
• Fluent in English; additional languages advantageous

Responsibilities

• Take accountability for occupancy and revenue targets
• Develop and implement annual sales and commercial strategies
• Proactively secure business from tour operators, DMCs and travel agents
• Build and maintain local and international trade relationships
• Represent the property at tourism trade fairs and industry events
• Negotiate trade contracts, rates and commercial agreements
• Identify new markets, partnerships and revenue opportunities
• Drive direct bookings and manage distribution channels
• Oversee brand positioning, marketing, PR, website and social media
• Develop packages and experiences to grow low-season and midweek occupancy
• Monitor booking trends, forecasts, conversion and revenue performance
• Manage commercial budgets and report on results
• Work with operational managers to maintain guest experience and service standards
• Lead and support the existing management team

Skills

Senior luxury hospitality management

Sales leadership

Revenue growth

Trade sales network

Leadership

Job description

African Echoes Recruitment is seeking a senior sales and general management leader for a luxury safari/hospitality property in Limpopo. You will drive occupancy, revenue and market share by developing strategic sales plans and building global trade partnerships.

Responsibility includes leading a remote bush-based team, representing the property at industry events, and crafting packages to boost off-peak occupancy.