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Sales Executive

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Catalonia Grand Zanzibar
Sales Executive
Catalonia Grand ZanzibarZanzibar
Job typeFull-time
EducationNot specified
ExperienceAny
VehicleNot required

Job description

Sales Strategy & Business Development

  • Proactive Sales: Actively solicit new accounts and market segments through direct sales calls, cold calls, networking events, trade shows, and online platforms.
  • Market Penetration: Develop and implement effective sales action plans to penetrate target markets and increase market share.
  • Site Inspections: Conduct professional and engaging site inspections and presentations for prospective clients, effectively showcasing the hotel’s facilities and services.
  • Proposal Management: Create compelling, customized proposals and contracts that align with client needs and hotel profitability guidelines.
  • Rate Negotiation: Negotiate and close sales contracts, ensuring all terms and conditions are clearly defined and profitable for the hotel.

Account Management & Client Relations

  • Key Account Maintenance: Nurture and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing corporate and group clients to ensure repeat business and customer loyalty.
  • Client Entertainment: Coordinate and host client events, meals, and familiarization trips as needed to build rapport and goodwill.
  • Service Excellence: Act as a key liaison between the client and the hotel operations team to ensure a seamless and high-quality guest experience.

Administration & Reporting

  • CRM Management: Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of all sales activities, client communication, and account details in the Sales CRM system (e.g., Delphi, Salesforce).
  • Forecasting & Budgeting: Director of Commercial in preparing monthly and quarterly sales forecasts, annual budgets, and market segment performance reports.
  • Market Intelligence: Continuously monitor local competitor activities, pricing strategies, and industry trends, providing regular updates to the Revenue Management and Sales team.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
  • Equivalent proven experience may be considered.
  • A minimum of 6+ years of proven, successful proactive sales experience, preferably within a full-service hotel environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Demonstrated proficiency with hotel sales and catering software
  • Strong understanding of fundamental Revenue Management principles.
  • Ability to travel locally for sales calls and occasionally out-of-town for industry events.

About the company

Catalonia Grand Zanzibar

Catalonia Grand Zanzibar

Hotel

LocationZanzibar
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