Sales Executive (Hotel)

Hyde Johannesburg Rosebank; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and innovative hotel brand that offers a unique lifestyle experience in the heart of Johannesburg. As a Sales Executive, you will be pivotal in representing the hotel in the marketplace, working closely with various teams to ensure seamless communication and coordination. Your expertise in sales and marketing will be crucial in maximizing occupancy rates and promoting the hotel's offerings. This role promises a creative and rewarding environment where your contributions will help shape exceptional hospitality experiences. If you're ready to challenge the norm and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Development opportunities

Creative work environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in luxury hotel sales operations.
• Degree in Hospitality or Financial Management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main liaison between operations and 3rd party distributors.
• Maximize occupancy rates through effective sales strategies.

Skills

Sales and Marketing

Communication Skills

Market Analysis

Up-Sell and Cross-Sell Strategies

Education

Degree in Hospitality Management

Degree in Financial Management

Tools

OPERA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description
HYDE Johannesburg Rosebank is a unique opportunity to experience a one-of-a-kind lifestyle hotel brand. The hotel is a festival-inspired food lovers paradise and showcase for music and nightlife, featuring rooms with natural textures and artisan touches. Together the property will have 3 restaurants and bar outlets, all of them highly programmed.

Job Description
Represents the business in the marketplace and with the Sales Manager, is the principal liaison and point of contact between the Operations and the 3rd Party Distributors (OTA's, STO's, Wholesalers, PCO's, Travel Agents). The Sales Executive takes responsibility for positioning the business and its services and offerings, in the marketplace with the intention of maximizing occupancy at the highest possible rate. This role works closely with the relevant Department Teams to ensure a coordinated effort between Sales, Reservations and the Operations to ensure that interested parties are conducted on comprehensive site surveys in the organisation's properties.

The role also ensures that 3rd Party Distributors, Consortia, OTA's and PCA's receive timely deliveries of up-to-date Service, Rate and Promotional / Campaign information for inclusion in their online and paper marketing materials. The Sales Executive may, with the Sales Manager, attend trade shows and events to promote and sell the hotel and its services.

Qualifications
Degree or equivalent in Hospitality Management / Financial Management
Extensive Background in Sales and Marketing
3 Years of experience in the Sales operations of a luxury hotel
Ability to effectively communicate with others in English (written and spoken)
Proficient user of OPERA
Proficient in the application of Up-Sell and Cross-Sell strategies
Proficient in collecting market data for analysis and creation of Market Studies
Ability to anticipate future circumstances, conditions and requests and use these scenarios to plan for the future
Proficient in the application of Financial good practice
Proficient in the management of the various booking channels
Proficient user of Microsoft Office software applications

What Awaits You...
The opportunity to join an international and innovative and fast-growing group. The ability to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding. Be part of a team that is very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and exploring new locations with every opportunity. A competitive package and plenty of development opportunities. Thank you for applying!