Internal Sales Executive - Corporate - 5* Hotel Sandton

A 5* Hotel in central Sandton is looking to employ an internal sales executive to target the leisure industry, the ideal candidate will need to have the following:
Minimum of 6 years experience within the sales and marketing realm for 4 or 5* hotels within the Sandton market.
Must have excellent contacts and be able to meet targets and KPI's.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manage and build relationships with various clients for new and repeat business by conducting sales calls, site inspections, and FAM trips.
• Participate in site inspections and client entertaining as requested.
• Develop and implement growth strategies and source new opportunities within the allocated sector to maximize revenues.
• Attend industry events to network with industry colleagues and remain informed about trends in the industry

REQUIREMENTS:
Own reliable car and license
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
Thorough understanding of marketing and negotiating techniques
Proven experience as a sales executive or relevant role
Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
On application, candidates must provide recent contactable references essential from last two direct superiors prior to current employer
Applicants who do not fulfil all the minimum requirements listed above, will NOT be considered therefore if you do not receive a response within 7 working days, accept your application as unsuccessful. Please forward a comprehensive and UPDATED cv (starting with current position) with a head & shoulders photo.
Salary non negotiable as advertised
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