Hospitality and Outdoor – New Vacancy – Sales Manager
Luxury Lodge – Based in Johannesburg
Requirements:
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Valid Driver’s Licence and Vehicle.
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A recognized Sales Qualification / 3 – 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
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Strategic analytical and data driven approach
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Experience in working with Tour Operators, DMC’s, Event planners
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Excellent Computer literacy - MS Office programmes is essential and proficiency in Opera advantageous
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Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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Interpersonal competencies and presentation skills.
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Results oriented and able to meet deadlines.
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Efficient in time management and can work without supervision.
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The ability to interact, and work with multiple stake holders to achieve service and departmental goals.
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A good understanding of budgeting and the ability to work within set budgets
Description:
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Management of the current sales team and handling International and Local Sales and Marketing.
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To focus on growth and to concentrate more heavily on the FIT and regional markets.
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Will be responsible for the overall preparation and implementation of the day-to-day marketing activities.
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Training of a new Sales team.
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Regional & International Sales calls.
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Manage and deliver the day to day marketing activity for the group in line with the agreed Marketing Strategy, to support the delivery of revenue targets
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Contribute to the creative process of all group communications and websites
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Manage and coordinate the group Communications Plan to ensure that all communications are targeted at the right audience and delivered on time
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Track campaign success to enable the company to understand the return on investment of each activity and aid future promotion plans through effective reporting
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Work closely with and manage the design team to deliver innovative and creative marketing material
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Ensure that the best possible rates are achieved through suppliers when ordering marketing material and other services
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Responsible for the production of a monthly marketing report for the group, detailing key achievements, activity undertaken and future key initiatives
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Provide support in the management of press events, and responsible for the management of marketing expos
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Analyse the market (evaluation of the positioning and differentiation of PHG units, trends in the various segments in terms of volume/revenue, competitive analysis, evaluation of new markets of opportunities, studies of trends of nationalities, etc.)
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Detect business opportunities, design and organise strategies and sales programmes for the unit
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New product development that continually pushes the boundaries of what is possible, creating truly unique and exciting groups experiences and trips.
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Manage costs in line with revenues and budgets effective to ensure a profitable business unit
Package on offer:
Highly negotiable depending on experience!
Starting Date: ASAP.
