Africa: Leisure Sales Executive posted by Hospitality Hire

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

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)

Qualifications

No specific qualifications mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

Salary details not specified.