Hotel Sales and Marketing Manager needed at Kiote Services Limited

Hotel Sales and Marketing Manager needed at Kiote Services Limited

Kiote Services Limited: We are currently seeking a qualified and creative Sales and Marketing Manager for our Port Harcourt property. 

Position: Sales and Marketing Manager - Hotel 

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Primary Objective of Position

• To solicit past and new business to ensure all revenue goals are achieved or exceeded and to manage accounts to achieve guest satisfaction.
• The ideal candidate is highly motivated and determined to exceed revenue goals by using proven selling techniques including; cold calling by phone and in person, site visits, written communication and building relationships with clients.

Job Requirements

• Oversee client functions to ensure customer satisfaction
• Responsible for meeting budgeted revenue goals and contributing to overall hotel catering dept. financial success, within approved booking guidelines
• Follow-up on all leads generated through telemarketing, referrals, inquiries and repeat business.
• Develop new accounts through research and solicitation calls.
• Plan and participate in Sales trips and industry related meetings as appropriate to the assigned markets/territories.
• Participate in departmental sales meetings, relevant operational meetings and pre-cons.
• Maximize revenue by selling all facets of the Hotel, both orally and in written form to previous, current and potential clients.
• Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the Hotel.
• Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

• Excellent detail orientation skills as well as organizational and account management skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Minimum of 3+ years in hospitality, working as a leader
• Knowledge of hotel room sales.
• Experience in evaluating each piece of business to ensure business is the right fit and can be properly serviced
• Handle accounts details so that all pertinent aspects of solicitation and closing are complete and documented. Coordinate various departments' participation in servicing accounts.
• Great follow up skills to book repeat business

Other requirements are:

• Great negotiating skills, understanding of selling a vital property, great communication skills, a positive attitude, team player mentality, a heightened sense of urgency, and organizational, time management and goal oriented skills.

Remuneration

• Salary: N120,000 - 150,000 plus commission.

Deadline
30th June, 2014.

Application
All qualified candidates should forward their CV's to: careers@kioteservices.com with Job Title as the subject.