Sales Manager

Phoenix Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a hotel sales professional to develop and manage key accounts in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in hotel sales, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and a strong network of contacts in the local and international market. This role requires flexibility in work hours and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in hotel sales required.
• Proven success in MICE, leisure, and corporate segments.
• Strong network of contacts in local and international markets.

Responsibilities

• Proactively source, develop, and maintain client relationships.
• Achieve sales targets through effective account management.
• Create and implement sales strategies for revenue maximization.
• Conduct site inspections and sales calls.
• Collaborate with operations and events teams.
• Prepare reports and market analysis.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Networking

Goal-driven

Self-motivated

Education

Grade 12

Formal qualification in Hospitality or Sales

Job description

Responsibilities

• Proactively source, develop and maintain relationships with key account in all three segments.
• Achieve sales targets through effective account management, networking and prospecting
• Create and implement sales strategies to maximise revenue and market share
• Conduct site inspections, sales calls, client entertainment and attend trade shows
• Collaborate with the operations and events teams to ensure seamless client experiences
• Prepare reports, forecasts and market analysis as required.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• A formal qualification will be an advantage
• A minimum of 3-5 years experience in hotel sales, proven success in MICE, leisure and corporate segments
• Strong network of contacts in the local & international market
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Goal driver, self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Flexible with working hours and travel as required.