Sandton: Sales & Events Manager – Johannesburg posted by Hospitality Exchange

A 5* hotel seeks an experienced Sales Executive, who is skilled at Events and MICE groups, with the following essential working experience as listed below – • Hospitality management diploma completed – 3 year diploma • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a sales role, with minimum 2 years’ experience in 4 or 5* hotel banqueting • Knowledge of Infor/SCS and Dineplan advantageous • Generate maximum revenue potential from Key Accounts, Prospecting Accounts and New Business • Actively source new business opportunities through cold calling, networking and referrals • Collaborate with Marketing Team and attend various trade shows, workshops and presentations, representing hotel • Schedule and conduct sales calls, client meetings, virtual presentations, site inspections and educational visits • Create awareness of the all hotel products by way of virtual presentations to potential clients • Update and manage client profiles on Infor, SCS and Dineplan • Generate and tailor quotations to client requirements and upsell packages to include all aspects of the business (functions, restaurants and spa) • Stable track record ie minimum 16 months at last / current employer • Drivers licence and own transport essential An UPDATED & detailed CV in MS Word format (starting with current position) is required, as well as a Recent head & shoulders photo, taken in the last 6 months. By applying for this position, candidates agree to provide any additional information requested by Hospitality Exchange, within 24 hours of being contacted by a recruiter. This includes disclosing contactable references from last 2 or 3 direct superiors prior to current employer, as consent to contact referees. Please note that the following checks may apply:- 1. Credit Checks 2. Qualification 3. Criminal Checks 4. Fraud Checks 5. Id verification – therefore ensure that your CV reflects the correct information! Applicants who do not have the specific experience listed above, will not be contacted or corresponded with.