Hotel Sales Manager vacancy in Mombasa Kenya

Hotel Sales Manager - Mombasa, Kenya

As a Hotel Sales Manager, you will be responsible for driving sales and revenue for our hotel in Mombasa. You will work closely with the hotel management team to create and implement effective sales strategies to attract and retain guests. Your main responsibilities will include identifying potential clients, negotiating contracts, maintaining relationships with existing clients, and analyzing market trends to identify new opportunities. Your goal is to increase occupancy rates and ensure customer satisfaction.

To excel in this role, you should have excellent communication and negotiation skills, as well as a proven track record of achieving sales targets. Experience in the hospitality industry is preferred. You must also be familiar with market research techniques and have a good understanding of customer needs. A degree in marketing or business administration is a plus.

Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement sales strategies to increase revenue
- Identify potential clients through market research and networking
- Build and maintain relationships with key accounts to ensure repeat business
- Negotiate contracts with corporate clients and travel agents
- Analyze market trends to identify new business opportunities
- Monitor competitor activity and adjust sales strategies accordingly
- Collaborate with other departments within the hotel to ensure seamless guest experiences
- Attend trade shows, conferences, and other events to promote the hotel
- Prepare reports on sales performance for management

Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Sales Manager in the hospitality industry or similar role
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with market research techniques and understanding of customer needs
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
- Knowledge of revenue management principles is preferred
-Flexibility to work evenings or weekends if needed
-A degree in marketing or business administration is a plus

Salary: $1400/month (negotiable depending on experience)

Contract: Full-time, 1-year contract with potential for extension

Location: Mombasa, Kenya (Indian nationals preferred)

Language Requirements: Fluent in English (knowledge of other languages is a plus)

Freshers are welcome to apply, but experience in the hospitality industry or sales is preferred. Training will be provided.

If you are a driven and results-oriented individual with a passion for the hospitality industry, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and help us bring success to our hotel in beautiful Mombasa!