South Africa: Leisure Sales Executive

About the Role As Leisure Sales Executive, you will represent the hotel in the leisure travel market and actively grow business from key source markets. The role requires a relationship-driven sales professional who understands how travel trade partnerships contribute to occupancy, ADR, and long-term brand positioning. You will work closely with Reservations, Revenue Management, and Operations teams to ensure sales strategies translate into confirmed bookings and strong commercial performance. Key Responsibilities Leisure Sales & Business Development Develop and maintain strong relationships with wholesale partners, retail travel agents, tour operators, DMCs, and leisure consortia partners – Identify and develop new leisure accounts across local, regional, and international source markets – Conduct sales calls (virtual and in-person) to generate new business opportunities – Conduct hotel site inspections for travel trade partners and clients – Represent the hotel at trade shows, industry events, and networking opportunities Commercial Performance Respond to enquiries and prepare accurate quotations within agreed timelines – Support contract negotiations and commission structures with travel partners – Monitor performance indicators including occupancy, ADR, REVPAR, and cost of distribution – Work closely with Revenue Management to support pricing strategies and demand management – Identify opportunities to grow market share within the leisure segment Client Relationship Management Ensure travel partners receive up-to-date information on rates, promotions, packages, and hotel offerings – Maintain strong relationships with key travel trade partners and source markets – Analyse guest feedback and market trends to identify opportunities for growth – Support cross-sell and up-sell initiatives across hotel departments Requirements Degree or diploma in Hospitality, Business, Marketing, or a related field – Minimum 2 years experience in hotel sales within a 4-star hotel environment – Strong understanding of leisure travel trade sales including tour operators, agents, and DMCs – Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills – Strong analytical and commercial awareness – Proficiency in hotel PMS systems, revenue platforms, and Microsoft Office – Fluent in English (additional languages are advantageous) Qualified candidates currently based in Mauritius and eligible to work locally are invited to apply