Sales Manager - Leisure

HotelJobs; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

HotelJobs is seeking a dynamic Leisure Sales Manager in Cape Town to drive revenue by managing relationships with leisure travel agents, tour operators, corporate leisure partners, and related accounts. The role requires a proactive, results-driven approach and the ability to convert leads into revenue.

You will identify new opportunities, expand existing accounts and achieve targets while operating in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years Hospitality sales experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with leisure travel agents, tour operators, corporate leisure partners, destination management companies, group organisers and other key leisure accounts.
• Identify new business opportunities, grow existing accounts and deliver revenue against agreed targets.

Skills

Hospitality sales

Client relationships

Negotiation

English fluency

Self-motivated

Team player

Multitasking

Travel willingness

Job description

Reporting to the Group Commercial Director, this high volume hotel, based in Cape Town is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Leisure Sales Manager with a strong existing database of clients and a proven track record of converting leads into revenue. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with leisure travel agents, tour operators, corporate leisure partners, destination management companies, group organisers and other key leisure accounts. You will identify new business opportunities, grow existing accounts and deliver revenue against agreed targets.

Key Requirements:

• SA Citizen
• Minimum 3 years Hospitality sales experience
• Well-groomed and professional disposition
• Be well versed in the English language essential (additional languages are a plus).
• Ability to work efficiently in a highly pressurized, fast-paced environment.
• Strong Industry relationships
• Strong understanding of sales and marketing techniques
• Proactive approach to securing business.
• Proven track record of sales conversions in the hospitality sector
• Established relationships within the leisure travel, tour operator or travel agency market will be highly advantageous.
• Strong negotiation, networking, and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated; target driven and results-orientated
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Ability to multitask with excellent planning and organizational skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Must have own reliable transport with a valid drivers' license
• Able to travel across South Africa as required