HYDE Johannesburg Rosebank is a unique opportunity to experience a one-of-a-kind lifestyle hotel brand.The hotel is a festival-inspired food lovers paradise and showcase for music and nightlife, featuring 131 rooms with natural textures and artisan touches.Together the property will have 3 restaurants and bar outlets, all of them highly programmed.Job DescriptionRepresents the business in the marketplace and with the Sales Manager, is the principle liaison and point of contact between the Operations and the 3rd Party Distributors (OTA's, STO's, Wholesalers, PCO's, Travel Agents).The Sales Executive takes responsibility for positioning the business and its services and offerings, in the marketplace with the intention of maximising occupancy at the highest possible rate.This role works closely with the relevant Department Teams to ensure a coordinated effort between Sales, Reservations and the Operations to ensure that interested parties are conducted on comprehensive site surveys in the organisation's properties.The role also ensures that 3rd Party Distributors, Consortia, OTA's and PCA's receive timely deliveries of up-to-date Service, Rate and Promotional/Campaign information for inclusion in their on-line and paper marketing materials.The Sales Executive may, with the Sales Manager, attend trade shows and events to promote and sell the hotel and its services.QualificationsDegree or equivalent in Hospitality Management / Financial ManagementExtensive Background in Sales and Marketing3 Years of experience in the Sales operations of a luxury hotelAbility to effectively communicate with others in English (written and spoken)Proficient user of OPERAProficient in the application of Up-Sell and Cross-Sell strategiesProficient in collecting market data for analysis and creation of Market StudiesAbility to anticipate future circumstances, conditions and requests and use these scenarios to plan for the futureProficient in the application of Financial good practiceProficient in the management of the various booking channelsProficient user of Microsoft Office software applicationsAdditional InformationWhat awaits you...The opportunity to join an international and innovative and fast-growing group.The ability to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.Be part of a team that is very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and exploring new locations with every opportunity.A competitive package and plenty of development opportunities.
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