Sales Manager

Kendrick Recruitment; Kou-Kamma Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Sales Manager for a prestigious 5-star hotel in Cape Town. The role focuses on driving revenue across MICE, leisure, and corporate markets, leveraging a strong local and international network.

You will lead strategic sales initiatives, manage key accounts, and collaborate with operations to ensure exceptional guest experiences. Travel and flexible hours are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in hotel sales with proven success across MICE, leisure, and corporate markets.
• Established network of local and international contacts.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Goal-driven, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Flexible with working hours and available to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Proactively source, develop, and maintain relationships with key accounts across MICE, leisure, and corporate 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 operations and events teams to ensure exceptional client experiences
• Prepare reports, forecasts, and market analyses as required

Skills

Sales management

Networking

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Communication

Job description

Sales Manager | 5-Star Hotel | Cape Town

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced and driven Sales Manager to join a prestigious 5-star hotel in Cape Town. This role requires a results-oriented professional with strong industry networks and a proven track record in achieving sales growth across multiple market segments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively source, develop, and maintain relationships with key accounts across MICE, leisure, and corporate 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 operations and events teams to ensure exceptional client experiences
• Prepare reports, forecasts, and market analyses as required

Requirements:

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in hotel sales with proven success across MICE, leisure, and corporate markets
• Established network of local and international contacts
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Goal-driven, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Flexible with working hours and available to travel as required

Package:

• Salary: Depending on Experience

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated sales professional to advance their career within a luxury hospitality environment.