Senior Sales Manager - Leisure & MICE

Minor International; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Johannesburg seeks a dynamic Senior Sales Manager to promote hotel brands and manage key accounts. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of hotel sales experience in Leisure and MICE markets, strong negotiation skills, and a passion for exceeding targets. Join us to make an impact in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Over 5 years’ experience in hotel sales, preferably within the Leisure and/or MICE markets.
• Strong network of industry contacts and the ability to identify and convert new business opportunities.
• Results-oriented mindset with a passion for exceeding targets.

Responsibilities

• Promote the regions brands across markets.
• Secure new business and manage existing accounts.
• Build relationships with clients and event organisers.

Skills

Hotel sales experience

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field

Job description

Company Description

Minor Hotels is a global hospitality leader with over 560 hotels and resorts across six continents, a diverse portfolio of F&B businesses and a selection of luxury transportation services. With over four decades of experience, we build stronger brands, foster lasting partnerships, and drive business success by staying focused on what matters most to our guests, team members and partners.

Wherever your journey leads, Minor Hotels delivers exceptional experiences around the globe. Explore our history, meet the people behind our success and discover the values that shape who we are today.

Job Description

Are you a dynamic sales leader with a passion for hospitality and a drive to deliver exceptional results? Join our team as Senior Sales Manager – Leisure & MICE, where you’ll play a key role in positioning our hotel as a preferred destination for both leisure and business travellers.

Your scope includes:

• Proactively promoting the regions brands across local, domestic, and international markets.
• Securing new business and managing existing key accounts to maximise revenue potential.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, travel partners, and event organisers.
• Monitoring market trends and competitor activities to identify new opportunities.
• Representing the company at trade shows, travel functions, roadshows, and sales trips.
• Collaborating closely with internal departments to ensure seamless delivery of client expectations.

What We Offer

• A supportive and inspiring work environment with a focus on professional development.
• The opportunity to be part of a passionate team dedicated to achieving and exceeding targets.

About You

You are an energetic and proactive sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment. You have a proven track record in hotel sales—particularly in the Leisure and MICE segments—and possess strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Requirements

• Over 5 years’ experience in hotel sales, preferably within the Leisure and/or MICE markets.
• Strong network of industry contacts and the ability to identify and convert new business opportunities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Results-oriented mindset with a passion for exceeding targets.
• Willingness to travel and represent the hotel at industry events.

Join Us

If you’re ready to take ownership of your market and make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field
• Pro-active, self motivated, loves challenges
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in a 5 star Hotel
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to achieve sales targets and work in a highly pressurized environment
• Passion to lead and a desire to succeed