Sales Ambassador - Government and Unit Sales (SAM_10 2nd Ave)

Dream Hotels & Resorts; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel chain in Johannesburg is seeking a Sales Ambassador to manage government and local sales for their properties. This role includes generating leads and maintaining relationships with clients to achieve revenue targets. Candidates should have at least 5 years of hotel sales experience and knowledge of public procurement. A relevant diploma in sales is a plus. The position offers an opportunity to work within a growing sales team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hotel sales account management experience.
• At least 2 years dealing with government accounts.
• Experience managing tenders and responding to RFPs.

Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain business from government departments and travel agents.
• Drive local business for 10 2nd Avenue in alignment with brand strategy.
• Full account management, including sales calls and product presentations.

Skills

Sales account management

Strong knowledge of public procurement

Relationship building

Customer service

Education

Grade 12

Relevant diploma or Certificate in Sales

Job description

Job title : Sales Ambassador - Government and Unit Sales (SAM_10 2nd Ave)

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : November 28, 2025

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Job Overview

• Dream Ambassador sharing success in the Resort Sales business unit, specifically the Trade Sales team and will be guided by the Trade Sales Lead in conjunction with the resort custodian at 10 2nd Avenue Boutique Hotel Houghton

Key Responsibilities

Primary purpose of the job

The Dream Ambassador is the key point of contact between Dream Hotels & Resorts, 10 2nd Avenue Boutique Hotel and their clients :

• Government Sales : To generate and maintain business from government departments (national and local), Government related travel agents, ministries, NPO’s and parastatal organizations through proactive sales activities, ensuring the hotels achieves revenue targets from this niche segment.
• Unit Sales : To drive localised business for 10 2nd Avenue in alignment with the group brand strategy, by building relationships, identifying opportunities, and converting leads into bookings — without duplicating or conflicting with accounts handled by the group’s national and international sales teams.
• General : Answering queries, offering advice, providing solutions and introducing new products. Their work includes : full account management - scheduling and executing sales calls, demonstrating and presenting products with the key mandate of revenue generation for all Dream Hotels & Resorts properties and 10 2nd Avenue Boutique Hotel within a prescribed area and market segments.

Theoretical Knowledge :

Education

• Grade 12
• Relevant diploma or Certificate in the Industry or Sales field would be beneficial

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum 5 years hotel sales account management experience essential with at least 2 years dealing with government accounts and / or experience in the luxury hotel market
• Strong knowledge of public procurement and compliance
• Experience responding to RFP’s or managing tenders is essential
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