Sales Executive

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participates in sales activities and events and assists Sales and Marketing Manager in successful achievement of budget in forecasted room revenues in accommodation and other revenue generation areas.
Sell all facets of the hotel properties
Solicit and close business according to established parameters
Conduct familiarizations and site inspections
Maintain a regular sales call pattern
Monitor competitive set and communicate tactical changes to Manager
Attend regular meetings with Sales Group
Entertain prospects and existing key accounts with the view to sustain business and generate further sales
Report as required on sales activities and successes
Participate in conducting client interviews
Maintain regular contract with the regional network of hotels and reservation center
Monitor competitor activities
Assist Sales Manager with collateral distribution and direct mail campaigns
Develop and maintain contact with business generators, meeting and convention planners, visitors/Travel agents, tour operators, airlines, corporate accounts, Government Departments and other producers closely allied to Hotel Business
Work in line with business requirements