<h1>Sales Manager (Hotel) Cape Town</h1><p><strong>Property Type:</strong> 5-Star City Hotel | <strong>Salary:</strong> R40,000 per month + performance bonus (from next financial year) | <strong>Basis:</strong> Live-out | <strong>Start:</strong> ASAP</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>A landmark 5-star hotel in Cape Town is seeking a <strong>Sales Manager</strong> to drive revenue across <strong>MICE, leisure, and corporate</strong> segments. This role suits a results-driven hospitality sales professional with strong market networks, impeccable presentation, and a track record of closing high-value business.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li><p><strong>Revenue & Account Growth:</strong> Build, manage, and retain a high-value portfolio across MICE, leisure, and corporate markets; deliver against monthly/annual targets.</p></li><li><p><strong>Business Development:</strong> Proactively prospect, qualify, and convert new business; conduct sales calls, site inspections, client entertainment, and roadshows/trade shows.</p></li><li><p><strong>Sales Planning:</strong> Craft and execute segment-specific sales plans, activity calendars, and key account strategies; monitor competitor activity and market trends.</p></li><li><p><strong>Collaboration:</strong> Partner with Revenue, Reservations, Events, and Operations teams to ensure seamless client experiences and strong conversion.</p></li><li><p><strong>Reporting:</strong> Prepare accurate forecasts, pipeline updates, activity reports, and post-event ROI analyses.</p></li><li><p><strong>Brand Representation:</strong> Represent the hotel professionally in market and at industry events, safeguarding brand standards.</p></li></ul><h2>Candidate Profile</h2><ul><li><p><strong>Experience:</strong> 35+ years hotel sales experience with demonstrable success in <strong>MICE, leisure, and corporate</strong> segments.</p></li><li><p><strong>Network:</strong> Established trade and corporate relationships (local and international).</p></li><li><p><strong>Skills:</strong> Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation; strong commercial acumen and CRM discipline; comfortable with rate strategies/RFP cycles.</p></li><li><p><strong>Approach:</strong> Target-focused, self-motivated, and able to work independently and cross-functionally; flexible to travel and host clients after hours when required.</p></li><li><p><strong>Tech:</strong> Proficient with MS Office and common hotel CRM/sales platforms (e.g., Delphi/Opera Sales, Salesforce, or similar).</p></li><li><p>Based in Cape Town/surrounding area and must be eligible to work in South Africa.</p></li></ul><h2>Whats on Offer</h2><ul><li><p><strong>Compensation:</strong> R40,000 per month + <strong>performance bonus</strong> (eligible from next financial year; structure discussed at interview).</p></li><li><p>Career growth within a renowned luxury hospitality environment.</p></li><li><p>Supportive leadership and a high-performance culture.</p></li></ul><h2>How to Apply</h2><p>Please submit your <strong>CV</strong>, <strong>contactable references</strong>, <strong>current/expected salary</strong>, and <strong>notice period/availability</strong>.</p><p>? <strong>Please Note:</strong> If you do not receive feedback within <strong>7 working days</strong>, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.</p>