Sales Executive

Under the general guidance and supervision of the Director of Sales & Marketing, and adhering to policies and procedures as meted out by the designated hotels. Participate in sales activities and events and assist Sales Manager in successful achievement of budget in forecasted room revenues in accommodation and other revenue generation areas.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with Sales Manager plan sales strategy and implement tactics to achieve budget.
- Sell all facets of the hotel.
- Establish new business and maintain existing business accounts through the preparation and execution of action plans.
- Convert sales leads.
- Handle accounts/prospects jointly with senior positions.
- 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.
- 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.
- Monitor competitor activities.
- Build profile in market place.
- Assesses sales and marketing data.
- Assist Sales Manager with collateral distribution and direct mail campaigns.
- Develop and maintain contact with business generators, meeting and convention planners, visitors/Convention Bureau travel agents, tour operators, airlines, corporate accounts, Government Departments and other producers closely allied to Hotel Business.
- Work in line with business requirements.