Senior Sales Executive

About the role

The company operates a hotel brand and seeks to generate revenue through proactive sales, account management and business development. This role owns leading sales efforts to secure corporate, government, NGO and group business, maximize occupancy and overall profitability for the property.

What you'll do

• Identify, solicit and secure new business opportunities across corporate, government, NGO and group segments
• Develop and maintain a strong portfolio of key accounts and conduct regular sales calls
• Prepare, negotiate contracts, proposals and rate agreements
• Generate group bookings, meetings, conferences and social events
• Manage relationships with existing clients to drive repeat business and monitor account production
• Work with Revenue Management to maximize occupancy and ADR and achieve sales targets

What they're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Hospitality Management or related field
• Minimum 3-5 years of hotel sales experience with a proven track record
• Experience managing corporate and group accounts
• Strong negotiation, presentation and relationship management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and hotel sales systems
• Excellent communication and time-management abilities

For applicants in Nigeria

• Location is Ikot Ekpene, Nigeria; the listing indicates eligibility for in Nigeria applicants
• The listing does not specify a timezone requirement; confirm during interview
• The listing does not state whether the role is contract or employee; confirm during interview
• The listing does not mention pay currency or salary range; confirm during interview
• Visa or work-authorization notes are not specified; confirm during interview