Marketing & Sales Manager

Village n Life; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Lead two properties

Diverse hospitality projects

Competitive package

Job summary

Village n Life is seeking a Marketing & Sales Manager to lead sales across two flagship properties, driving occupancy and revenue through strategic initiatives and strong relationship management.

You’ll oversee sales plans, key accounts and local partnerships, while ensuring marketing activities support revenue goals. A confident closer with hospitality knowledge and data-driven mindset will thrive here.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in a similar sales-led role within hospitality.
• Proven record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Experience building key client relationships and managing corporate accounts.
• Strong understanding of the hospitality sales cycle and distribution channels.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to maximise occupancy and revenue.
• Build and maintain relationships with key accounts, partners and clients.
• Identify new business opportunities and secure corporate and leisure contracts.
• Conduct regular sales calls, site inspections and client meetings.
• Track and report on sales performance, leads and conversion rates.
• Support marketing initiatives that drive direct bookings and brand visibility.
• Manage and update property content across online channels and partner platforms.
• Collaborate with the Revenue team on pricing, promotions and rate strategies.
• Contribute to the development of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor competitor performance and market trends to refine sales tactics.
• Oversee promotional collateral and assist with photography or content requests.
• Maintain guest satisfaction by ensuring promises align with delivery.
• Represent the properties at trade shows, exhibitions and networking events.

Skills

Relationship management

Sales strategy

Negotiation

Presentation

Education

Grade 12

Sales & Marketing qualification

Hospitality Management qualification

Tools

CRM systems

PMS (Opera)

Job description

This role forms part of the Sales team within the Village n Life hospitality group.

The Role

As Marketing & Sales Manager for two of the group’s properties, you’ll take the lead in driving sales performance through strong relationship management, strategic business development and targeted initiatives that convert leads into bookings. You’ll oversee sales plans, key accounts and local partnerships while ensuring that marketing activity effectively supports revenue goals. This role suits a confident closer who thrives on targets, understands hospitality dynamics and can turn strategy into measurable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to maximise occupancy and revenue
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, partners and clients
• Identify new business opportunities and secure corporate and leisure contracts
• Conduct regular sales calls, site inspections and client meetings
• Track and report on sales performance, leads and conversion rates
• Support marketing initiatives that drive direct bookings and brand visibility
• Manage and update property content across online channels and partner platforms
• Collaborate with the Revenue team on pricing, promotions and rate strategies
• Contribute to the development of annual budgets and forecasts
• Monitor competitor performance and market trends to refine sales tactics
• Oversee promotional collateral and assist with photography or content requests
• Maintain guest satisfaction by ensuring promises align with delivery
• Represent the properties at trade shows, exhibitions and networking events

What We’re Looking For

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Qualification in Sales & Marketing or Hospitality Management preferred
• 2-3 years' experience in a similar sales-led role within hospitality
• Proven record of achieving or exceeding sales targets
• Experience building key client relationships and managing corporate accounts
• Strong understanding of the hospitality sales cycle and distribution channels
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Confident with reporting, forecasting and CRM or PMS systems (Opera advantageous)
• Highly organised, proactive and driven to achieve measurable results
• Valid driver’s licence and own transport

What We Offer

• Career growth within a dynamic hospitality group
• Opportunity to lead the sales strategy for two of the group’s flagship properties
• Exposure to diverse projects across hospitality, wellness and lifestyle sectors
• Competitive package aligned with experience