• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Role: Sales Manager
• Qualification: First Degree in Marketing or any other social science courses
• Experience: 2-5 years
• Location: Owerri, Imo State
• Job Field: Hotel.

Job Brief

As a Sales Manager, you are responsible to develop and foster business through pro-active direct sales, marketing, telemarketing, direct mail, appointment calls and tour of the hotel. Also develops strategic action plans for hotels to drive measurable, incremental sales revenue.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for Corporate and Travel Agent Room Sales for the hotel.
• A clear understanding of the hotel's business strategies then set goals and to determine action plans to meet those goals.
• Update action plans and financial objectives quarterly.
• Identify new markets and business opportunities and increase sales.
• Represent Hotels in various events and exhibitions.
• Implements all sales action plans related to my market areas as outlined in the marketing plan.
• Conducts daily sales calls and arrange site inspection trips to hotels by corporate clients.
• Able to provide quick and timely responses, immediate communication to the properties, develop professional long term business relationships.
• Provide the highest quality of service to the customer at all times. 
• Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked 
• Able to supports hotel service and relationship strategy, driving customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience.
• Work closely with the GM and finance department to ensure proposed rate negotiations meet the financial needs of the hotels.
• Develop strong relationships with on property front office team to ensure working in unity and always striving to achieve the same goals.
• Attending all department and hotel meetings as necessary.
• Targeting key accounts potential for the company.
• Manages and develops relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Acquiring and developing new business accounts and preparing sales proposals for clients.
• Closely following up on all business leads within a 24-hour response timeline to clients.

Key Requirements

• Proven success in a similar role and environment.
• Empathy towards customers and colleagues.
• Pride and attention to detail.
• Polished personal presentation with Warm, confident and hospitable personality.

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.