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