Africa: Leisure Sales Executive posted by Hospitality Hire

• 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