Sandton: Sales & Events Manager – Johannesburg posted by HotelJobs

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.