Hotel Sales Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Our client a new upscale hotel that has just opened up in Nairobi is in need of an Sales Manager to drive profitable business growth for the hotels four profit centers (Bar & Restaurant, Banqueting / Conferencing / Events, Rooms & Leisure Centre) through mainly 

1) business planning; 

2) managing the sales pipeline; 

3) managing the sales process; 

4) negotiating and closing sales; 

5) defining marketing and support requirements and 

6) setting up and managing sales channels, both direct and in-direct.
 

Title: Sales Manager
 

Reporting to: General Manager
 

The successful candidate must have a positive attitude towards and the ability to work in a team, motivate a sales team, and get the sales team delivering desired results. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Candidate must have managerial experience in a sales and marketing environment.
• To be able to identify markets, develop sales/marketing strategies to penetrate markets in line with company business plan.
• Demonstrable experience of motivating a sales team.
• Have good financial awareness and be profit focused.
• 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.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Passionate about the hotel industry. 

The Ideal candidate should be:

• Third level qualification in Hotel / catering Management preferred.
• 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. 

SHOULD BE ABLE TO START RIGHT AWAY

If you believe you qualify for this position, please send your CV and details of your current and expected remuneration to resume@interviewupconsulting.com