Alan & Grant - Our client is a premier hospitality destination, renowned for its exceptional service, elegant accommodation and vibrant atmosphere.
They are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Sales & Marketing Executive
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Job Summary
The Sales and Marketing Executive is responsible for promoting the hotel’s services, increasing revenue through client acquisition and strengthening the hotel’s brand visibility.
KeyResponsibilities
Manage the implementation and administration of Compliance Policies,Procedures and Initiatives.
To maximize hotel revenue and guest satisfaction by negotiating group business and coordinating the execution of Meeting and Events business with other departments in accordance with the sales business plan. The job incumbent should be active, proactive and achieve results.
All work is carried out in line with the hotel’s guidelines, sales business plan, guidelines and service concepts.
Conduct market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs
Actively seek out new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking and social media
Set up meetings with potential clients and listen to their wishes and concerns
Prepare and deliver appropriate presentations on products and services
Create frequent reviews and reports with sales and financial data
Ensure the availability of stock for sales and demonstrations
Participate on behalf of the company in exhibitions or conferences
Negotiate/ close deals and handle complaints or objections
Gather feedback from customers or prospects and share with internal teams
Provide customers with a list of available services and their accompanying prices and offer discounts when necessary
Provide customers with a list of available services and their accompanying prices and offer discounts when necessary
Assist clients in selecting the most appropriate service that best meets their specifications and needs
Oversee the booking and reservation of space in a hotel to ensure availability and proper arrangement
Collaborate with other hotel staff to ensure clients have a good time
Monitor the customer service quality of the hotel to ensure customers are tended to appropriately
Conduct price negotiations with customers on behalf of the hotel management to reach a favorable bargain for both parties
Process and facilitate requests for customized services such as room redecoration, equipment, and switch
Coordinate and organize the details of an event such as catering, lodging, seating, and security
Resolve and quell misunderstandings within a hotel premises
Maintain contact with clients to obtain feedback and to discuss opportunities for future business deals
Maintain and update client data base
Updating information on Sales & Catering
Conduct assessment of sales performance to make necessary adjustments to increase patronage
To develop and maintain new business wherever possible from identified market segments and sources of business
To maintain accurate accounts and data sheets on all active accounts; to monitor this data via the system
To entertain key accounts when necessary with prior approval of the Sales & Marketing Manager
To monitor and analyze competitors' sales promotion and activities
To refine product knowledge constantly
To respond to any changes in the departmental function as dictated by the industry, company or hotel.
Requirements
MBA or BA in Hospitality Management or equivalent
2 years’ experience in overall operation
MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook & PP), Micros, Opera PMS.