Sales Executive at Festival Hotel Conference Center and Spa

Festival Hotel, Conference Center, and Spa typically combines a range of amenities to cater to both business and leisure guests. These types of establishments often feature a conference center equipped with modern facilities for meetings, seminars, and events, offering flexibility for corporate gatherings or large conferences. Alongside this, they include a spa offering various wellness treatments, such as massages, facials, and other rejuvenating services to ensure relaxation and comfort. Many of these venues also have spaces designed for hosting festivals or large social events, from music festivals to cultural celebrations, allowing for an exciting atmosphere that draws both local and international visitors. These hotels are often chosen for their versatility, catering to a variety of needs for guests looking to combine business with relaxation or those attending large events.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales Executive

Location: Amuo Odofin, Festac - Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description
Client Acquisition and Prospecting: 

• Identifying and reaching out to potential clients such as event planners, corporate clients, travel agents, and tourists to promote the venue’s services and offerings. 

Sales Presentations and Proposals: 

• Presenting the property’s services, such as accommodation, meeting facilities, dining options, and event spaces to prospective clients. 
• They tailor proposals to meet the specific needs of clients, including pricing and package options. 

Managing Corporate and Group Bookings: 

• Handling group bookings for corporate events, conferences, weddings, and other large gatherings. 
• They often negotiate rates and create customized packages for these clients.

Maintaining Client Relationships: 

• Building long-term relationships with existing clients, ensuring they have a positive experience, and encouraging repeat business or referrals.

Achieving Revenue Targets: 

• Meeting sales quotas by driving bookings for rooms, events, dining, and other services. 
• They work closely with the marketing and revenue management teams to align efforts.

Market Research: 

• Understanding the local market, competitor offerings, and customer preferences to adjust sales strategies and stay competitive.

Sales Reporting: 

• Tracking and reporting on sales activities, leads, conversions, and progress towards targets to senior management.

Networking and Partnerships:

• Developing relationships with local businesses, event planners, and travel agencies to create partnership opportunities and promote the hotel or venue to a broader audience.

Upselling and Cross-selling:

• Encouraging clients to purchase additional services, such as upgraded rooms.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's / Master's Degree or HND with 3 - 7 years of work experience.

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: hrmanager@festivalhotellagos.com using the job title as subject of the mail.