IBIS Lagos Airport Hotels is an international hotel company, owned by a holding company of hotels AccorHotels approximately three times the size, that is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange and was founded in 1967. The ibis opened its founding hotel in 1974 and in January 2014 the company opened the 1,000th example in Surabaya, Indonesia. Around 400 ibis Hotels are throughout France and most of the remainder are elsewhere in Europe. The hotels are generally close to city centres, airports or railway stations and offer low rates compared to many global hotel groups of comparable size.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Assistant Sales and Marketing Manager
Location: Ajao Estate, Lagos
Job Responsibilities
Collaborate with Country Sales Manager in the planning and development of sales strategies, as well as in setting sales goals and standards.
To negotiate contracts with clients and to ensure that all necessary paperwork (e.g. credit agreements, etc.) is in place prior to clients’ placing business
To maintain an efficient sales office procedure and to insure the regular maintenance of an accurate and updated accounts/contacts database and follow - up procedures
Ensure contact is maintained with clients to create a good work relationship that supports sales as well as increases customer base
Effect periodic sales meetings and update records on ANAIS
Ensure adherence to the work ethics, policies, and regulations of a firm
Perform administrative tasks of production recording, filing, and inventory
Responsible for recommending solutions which will help in enhancing the profits of the company and should be a problem solver.
Provide excellent customer service and ensure that all the customers are satisfied with the products or services and are not facing any issues
Responsible for developing strategies and suggesting changes which will help bring about more profit and improved sales
Have a thorough understanding of the drivers of the business in corporate sector and have demonstrated the ability to adapt and deliver in an aggressive and competitive environment
To assist the Director of Sales & Marketing in managing and coordinating all efforts of the Sales & Marketing operations, to ensure efficient, prompt, courteous, consistent quality and proactive service for all hotel guests
Be aware of local market competition, to monitor trends within the industry and make suggestions how these could be implemented in the hotel
To pass on all complaints/comments received from customers / clients regarding the hotel, hotel services, etc. to the Director of Sales & Marketing immediately
To be fully aware of the hotel’s major corporate clients and high-profile individual guests, current VIP guests, hotel promotions and room rates
To maintain and exceed the hotel’s revenue goals within the allocated market segments
organize and conduct familiarization tour of the hotel
To maintain confidentiality of the information directly related to the hotel’s activities and to not divulge such information outside the hotel.
Qualifications & Requirements
Degree in Marketing, Business Administration and other related fields
Minimum of three (3) years working experience in similar role, hotel experience will be a plus
Sound knowledge of digital and traditional marketing strategies and operations
Problem solving, communication skills as to relating with clients and colleagues
Proficient in the use of Opera & other related software for effective marketing communications and operations
Application Closing Date
12th May, 2021.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitate to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.