Sales Manager Based In Johannesburg (Remote)

Hospitality and Outdoor – Apply Today – Sales Manager

Luxury Lodge – Based in Johannesburg (Remote)

Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License and Vehicle.
• A recognized Sales Qualification / 3 – 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Strategic analytical and data driven approach
• Experience in working with Tour Operators, DMC’s, Event planners
• Excellent Computer literacy – MS Office programmes is essential and proficiency in Opera advantageous
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal competencies and presentation skills.
• Results oriented and able to meet deadlines.
• Efficient in time management and can work without supervision.
• The ability to interact, and work with multiple stake holders to achieve service and departmental goals.
• A good understanding of budgeting and the ability to work within set budgets

Description:

• Management of the current sales team and handling International and Local Sales and Marketing.
• To focus on growth and to concentrate more heavily on the FIT and regional markets.
• Will be responsible for the overall preparation and implementation of the day-to-day marketing activities.
• Training of a new Sales team.
• Regional & International Sales calls.
• Manage and deliver the day to day marketing activity for the group in line with the agreed Marketing Strategy, to support the delivery of revenue targets
• Contribute to the creative process of all group communications and websites
• Manage and coordinate the group Communications Plan to ensure that all communications are targeted at the right audience and delivered on time
• Track campaign success to enable the company to understand the return on investment of each activity and aid future promotion plans through effective reporting
• Work closely with and manage the design team to deliver innovative and creative marketing material
• Ensure that the best possible rates are achieved through suppliers when ordering marketing material and other services
• Responsible for the production of a monthly marketing report for the group, detailing key achievements, activity undertaken and future key initiatives
• Provide support in the management of press events, and responsible for the management of marketing expos
• Analyse the market (evaluation of the positioning and differentiation of PHG units, trends in the various segments in terms of volume/revenue, competitive analysis, evaluation of new markets of opportunities, studies of trends of nationalities, etc.)
• Detect business opportunities, design and organise strategies and sales programmes for the unit
• New product development that continually pushes the boundaries of what is possible, creating truly unique and exciting groups experiences and trips.
• Manage costs in line with revenues and budgets effective to ensure a profitable business unit

Package on offer:

Highly negotiable depending on experience!

Starting Date: ASAP.