Sales Ambassador - Government And Unit Sales (Sam_10 2Nd Ave)

Dream Hotels & Resorts; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Johannesburg is seeking a Sales Ambassador focused on both Government and Unit Sales. The ideal candidate will manage relationships with government departments and drive local sales for the 10 2nd Avenue Boutique Hotel. Key responsibilities include generating leads, handling client queries, and providing tailored solutions to enhance business. Applicants must have at least 5 years of hotel sales experience, with a strong background in public procurement and account management. Competitive salary and dynamic work environment offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hotel sales account management experience essential.
• At least 2 years dealing with government accounts.
• Experience in luxury hotel market is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Key point of contact between the hotel and clients.
• Generate and maintain business from government departments.
• Drive localised business for 10 2nd Avenue.

Skills

Account management

Sales strategies

Public procurement knowledge

Client relationship building

Education

Grade 12

Relevant diploma or Certificate in the Industry or Sales

Job description

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

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: December 20

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.

Education

Grade 12

Relevant diploma or Certificate in the Industry or Sales field would be beneficial.

Qualifications

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.

Sales / Retail / Business Development jobs.