Sale and Marketing Consultant

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Sales & Business Development

• Develop and implement sales strategies to increase hotel revenue and occupancy.
• Identify and pursue new corporate, leisure, government, NGO, diplomatic and institutional clients.
• Generate new business leads through networking, cold calling, referrals, visits and other sales initiatives.
• Promote hotel rooms, conferences, meetings, banqueting, restaurant services, events and other hotel facilities.
• Prepare quotations, proposals and sales presentations for prospective clients.
• Conduct regular sales calls and client visits within Lusaka and surrounding areas.
• Develop strategic partnerships with travel agents, tour operators, event planners and corporate organisations.
• Follow up on leads, enquiries, quotations and proposals and convert opportunities into confirmed business.

Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Understand client requirements and provide suitable hotel solutions.
• Maintain regular communication with key accounts to encourage repeat business.
• Handle client enquiries professionally and ensure timely responses.
• Gather client feedback and communicate relevant issues to management.

Marketing & Promotion

• Support the development and execution of hotel marketing campaigns.
• Promote Grand Savoy Hotel through corporate networking, social media, email marketing, events and other appropriate channels.
• Identify opportunities for partnerships, promotions and corporate packages.
• Assist in preparing marketing materials, presentations and promotional content.
• Monitor competitor activities, market trends and customer preferences and provide reports to management.

Sales Administration & Reporting

• Maintain an up-to-date database of clients, prospects and business contacts.
• Maintain accurate records of sales calls, leads, proposals and conversions.
• Prepare weekly and monthly sales activity reports.
• Track sales targets, revenue opportunities and business development activities.
• Work closely with the reservations, front office, food & beverage and events teams to ensure smooth delivery of client requirements.

Sellected candidate must be a holder of bachelors or equivalent in sales and marketing and full member of the marketing association.

Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role in hospitality or tourism and track of sales made.

NOTE: Successiful candidate will initially be enrolled on a fixed term basis with a base and commision, with posibility of becoming a permananent and pensionable under grand savoy hotel.

How to Apply

Apply using the following link: https://gozambiajobs.com/jobs/763724049-sale-and-marketing-consultant