Sales Executive

Hilton; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel brand is seeking a Sales Executive in Johannesburg to analyze market trends and drive new business opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a successful sales track record, showcase strong communication skills, and demonstrate a commitment to customer service excellence. This role involves negotiating with corporate clients, developing marketing strategies, and collaborating with various departments to enhance guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales role with a proven track record to close a sale.
• Knowledge of local market and hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Analyse local market trends and competitor activity to generate new business.
• Develop customer accounts and negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients.
• Produce accurate and timely reports for senior management.

Skills

Positive attitude

Good communication skills

Flexibility

Sales experience

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : August 14, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• A Sales Executive analyses local market trends and competitor activity to generate new future business for the hotel.

What will I be doing?

As Sales Executive, you will analyse local market trends and competitor activity to generate new future business for the hotel. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards :

• Analysis local market trends and competitor activity to identify new business leads
• Develop customer accounts and travel within the local area to drive business into the specific hotel / cluster and to increase market / customer share in all revenue streams
• Negotiate room rates / packages with corporate clients
• Develop and implement creative local marketing channels, including social media channels
• Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions
• Work within current business strategies and recognising potential opportunities
• Cooperate with other departments in the hotel to create an exceptional Guest experience and build strong, comprehensive sales programs
• Attend Sales events, as required
• Produce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the Sales Director and senior management to include the reporting of appointments, calls made and business leads
• Answer customer queries in a prompt and professional manner

What are we looking for?

A Sales Executive serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow :

• Positive attitude and good communication skills
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
• Ability to work under pressure and under own initiative
• Experience in a sales role with a proven track record to close a sale

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions :

• Knowledge of local market
• Knowledge of hospitality
• Passion for sales and for achieving targets and objectives
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