Executive Sales and Marketing Manager at Autograph Hotels and Apartments

Autograph Hotels and Apartments is a first class hospitality outfit located at the centre of Imo capital, Owerri. Autograph is established to render first class service to guest both National and International, maintaining best standard of practice that can be experienced in any part of the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Executive Sales and Marketing Manager

Location: Imo

Job Description

• The Executive Sales and Marketing Manager is responsible for the daily sales efforts and is responsible for the overall positioning of the hotel, brand communication and the development of customers for the property including, Rooms, Dining Outlets, and Events. In addition, they are responsible for rental revenue, yield strategies, implementation, market performance and meeting budget, forecast, and optimal business mix targets. Strategies will include pricing, status, direct sales, market mix, marketing, and public relations. Candidates must have a dynamic leadership style, possessing excellent communication and decision making skills and an astute business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Sales Reports and annual Sales & Marketing Plan
• Creates an effective Sales Programs that will increase awareness and positive perception of the Hotel, its activities, culinary services, and personnel.
• Knowledge of travel industry, current market trends and economic factors
• Ability to access, understand and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.
• Assist General Manager in preparation of the marketing, advertising, sales plans, programs and annual budget; manages within approved plans and budgets
• Develop rates, group sales deployment strategies through review of competitive data, demand analysis and mix management.
• Ability to effectively listen, communicate and perform diplomacy with internal and external customers and staff in all situations.
• Ability to stand and move throughout the hotel property and continuously perform essential job functions.
• Develop awareness and reputation of the hotel and the brand in the local community
• Direct and manage all group, transient, and banquet sales activities to maximize revenue for the hotel.
• Prepare, implement and compile data for the strategic sales plan, monthly reports, annual goals, sales and marketing budget, forecasts and other reports as directed/required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree/ HND/OND in Business Administration, Marketing or any related field.
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the sales/marketing/hospitality profession
• Minimum of 2 years of sales and marketing in the luxury hospitality industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and property management systems.
• Command of the English language both written and verbal
• Strong media, presentation, Negotiation and computer skills

Application Closing Date
20th December, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: theautographhotels@gmail.com