Marketing Executive Job in Kisumu Kenya - 5 Star Luxury Hotel

Vacancy: ​Marketing Executive (Permanent)

Location: Kisumu

Company description: A 5 Star Luxury Hotel

Job Purpose: The successful candidate must have a passion in building a brand, create positive attitude and the ability to work in a team, motivate a sales team and deliver the desired results.
 

Duties:

• Identify markets; develop sales / marketing strategies to penetrate markets in line with company business plan.
• Demonstrable experience of motivating a sales colleagues
• Have good financial awareness and be profit focused.
• Exceptional People Management and Customer Service skills.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• The ability to lead by example and strong people management skills.
• Well-developed Communication and Organization skills.
• Has demonstrated the professional skill set to work across functionally with highly effective outcomes.
• Strong ability to plan, delegate and communicate.
• Well organized and detail oriented, proven leadership skills.
• Passionate about the hotel industry.
• Keep on top of guests by means of emails about the hotels monthly events programmed, loyalty packages, offers, discounts and newsletters/articles
• keep guests abreast and be proactive with in-house promotion

Requirements:

• ​Degree/Diploma in Marketing, Public Relations or Tourism related courses.
• Candidate must have at least 3 years hotel experience in a sales and marketing environment preferably conferencing & corporate accounts.
• Track Record in the creation of new markets for services
• Sound Knowledge of the service industry and the market trade within the industry.
• Qualification in Hospitality Management will be an added advantage.
• Good organizational skills and an orderly approach to marketing matters.
• An ability to listen, think ahead and communicate.

To apply eMail your CV to cv@dumaworks.com with the subject line
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Marketing Executive Kisumu and your name and phone number