Sales and Marketing Executive at Mulligan Hotel

Mulligan Hotel is a private Nigerian Group of Companies, operating retail, hospitality and property business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales and Marketing Executive

Location: Sabo-Yaba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Summary

• As a Sales Executive, you are responsible to develop and foster business through proactive direct sales, marketing, telemarketing, direct mail, appointment calls and tours of the hotel. Also develops strategic action plans for hotels to drive measurable, incremental sales revenue.
• Identify areas of opportunity in performance and recommend tools and sales training to optimize the performance of the sales team. Additionally, work with individual hotel teams to identify skill development areas and properly deploy sales and marketing resources.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for Corporate and Travel AgentRoom Sales for the hotel.
• A clear understanding of the hotel's business strategies then set goals and to determine action plans to meet those goals.
• Update action plans and financial objectives quarterly.
• Identify new markets and business opportunities and increase sales.
• Represent Hotels in various events and exhibitions.
• Implements all sales action plans related to my market areas as outlined in the marketing plan.
• Conducts daily sales calls and arranges site inspection trips to hotels by corporate clients.
• Able to provide Quick and timely responses, immediate communication to the properties, and develop professional long-term business relationships.
• Provide the highest quality of service to the customer at all times.
• Participates in sales calls with members of the sales team to acquire new business and/or close on business.
• Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g.CVGR, generating proposal, Corporate Rate Application letter, writing contract, customer correspondence).
• Able to support hotels' service and relationship strategy, driving customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience.
• Work closely with Revenue Manager to ensure proposed rate negotiations meet the financial needs of the hotels.
• Develop strong relationships with the on-property front office team to ensure working in unity and always striving to achieve the same goals.
• Accompany sales team on sales calls to potential clients to assist in the development of the account and to access the effectiveness and sales skills of the salesperson.
• Assess additional training needs based on data gathered and interaction with the sales team from property visits.
• Attending all department and hotel meetings as necessary.
• Targeting key accounts potential for the company.
• Builds and strengthens relationships with existing and new customers to enable future bookings.
• Develops relationships within the community to strengthen and expand the customer base for sales opportunities.
• Acquiring and developing new business accounts and preparing sales proposals for clients.
• Closely following up on all business leads within a 24-hour response timeline to clients.

Requirements

• HND / B.Sc in any related field.
• Diploma or / and Certificate in Sales & Marketing category in the related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar position.
• Proficiency in communication and math skills
• Ability to work in a team and supervise the subordinates
• Quick decision making skills
• Guest oriented, outgoing and service minded
• Proficiency in the use of micros and other application programs
• Honesty and loyalty
• Motivational and interpersonal skills.

Prerequisites:

• Proven success in a similar role and environment.
• Empathy towards your customers and colleagues.
• Pride and attention to detail.
• Polished personal presentation with a Warm, confident and hospitable personality.

Application Closing Date
4th August, 2023.