Hotel Verkope Bestuurder / Hotel Sales Manager

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📍 Franschhoek, Western Cape, South AfricaFull time

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Hotel Verkope Bestuurder / Hotel Sales Manager

Wes-Kaap, Suid-Afrika
Western Cape, South Africa

Oorsig van die Rol

Ons kliënt is op soek na ’n resultaatgedrewe Hotel Verkope Bestuurder om hotelinkomste te laat groei deur nuwe sakegeleenthede te ontwikkel, sterk verhoudings met reisagente en toeroperateurs te bou, en verkoopsgeleenthede in bevestigde besprekings om te skakel.

Die rol fokus op die posisionering van die bestemming as ’n luukse gasvryheidsaanbod in plaaslike en internasionale markte, met spesifieke fokus op hotelverblyf, groepe, eksklusiewe gebruik en hoëwaarde-gaste.

Jy sal nou saamwerk met Besprekings, Inkomste, Bemarking en Operasionele spanne om verkoopsdoelwitte, besetting en inkomste te optimaliseer.

Job Overview

Our client is seeking a results-driven Hotel Sales Manager to grow hotel revenue through the development of new business opportunities, building strong relationships with travel agents and tour operators, and converting sales opportunities into confirmed bookings.

The role focuses on positioning the destination as a luxury hospitality offering in both local and international markets, with particular focus on hotel stays, groups, exclusive use and high-value guests.

You will work closely with Reservations, Revenue, Marketing and Operations teams to achieve sales targets and optimise occupancy and revenue.

Sleutelverantwoordelikhede

  • Ontwikkel en implementeer die hotelverkoopstrategie om besetting en inkomste te verhoog.
  • Bou en onderhou sterk verhoudings met plaaslike en internasionale reisagente, toeroperateurs, DMC’s, concierge-netwerke en luukse reisvennote.
  • Verhoog die aandeel van agentebesigheid vanuit sleutelmarkte, insluitend die VSA, VK, Duitsland en Suid-Afrika.
  • Beplan en woon handelskoue, roadshows, agentgeleenthede, webinars en verkoopsreise by.
  • Reël en bestuur terreininspeksies, opvoedkundige besoeke en familiarisation trips.
  • Verseker gereelde produkopleiding vir reisagente en verkoopsvennote.
  • Identifiseer nuwe markte en verkoopskanale.
  • Bestuur groepnavrae, eksklusiewe gebruik, spesiale geleenthede en ander hoëwaarde-verkope totdat dit aan die operasionele span oorhandig word.
  • Werk saam met die Inkomstespan om verkoopsaktiwiteite op periodes met ’n behoefte aan addisionele besetting te fokus.
  • Monitor en rapporteer oor verkoopsaktiwiteite, nuwe besigheid, agentproduksie en omskakelingskoerse.
  • Ontwikkel jaarlikse verkoopsplanne vir sleutelmarkte en sleutelvennote.
  • Verseker dat die produk, unieke ervarings en handelsmerk korrek in die mark verteenwoordig word.
  • Doen mededingeranalise en monitor markneigings binne die luukse reis- en gasvryheidsbedryf.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement the hotel sales strategy to increase occupancy and revenue.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with local and international travel agents, tour operators, DMCs, concierge networks and luxury travel partners.
  • Increase agent business from key markets, including the USA, UK, Germany and South Africa.
  • Plan and attend trade shows, roadshows, agent events, webinars and sales trips.
  • Arrange and manage site inspections, educational visits and familiarisation trips.
  • Ensure regular product training for travel agents and sales partners.
  • Identify new markets and sales channels.
  • Manage group enquiries, exclusive-use bookings, special events and other high-value sales until handover to the operational team.
  • Work with the Revenue team to ensure sales activities are focused on periods requiring additional occupancy.
  • Monitor and report on sales activity, new business, agent production and conversion rates.
  • Develop annual sales plans for key markets and partners.
  • Ensure the product, unique experiences and brand are accurately represented in the market.
  • Conduct competitor analysis and monitor market trends within the luxury travel and hospitality industry.

Wie moet aansoek doen? / Who Should Apply?

Ons soek ’n kommersieel sterk hotel- of toerismeverkoopsprofessional wat uitstekende verhoudings met reisvennote kan bou, nuwe besigheid kan ontwikkel en verkoopsgeleenthede in meetbare inkomste kan omskakel.

We are looking for a commercially strong hotel or tourism sales professional who can build excellent relationships with travel partners, develop new business and convert sales opportunities into measurable revenue.

Belangrike Nota / Important Note

Hierdie is ’n sigbare, verhoudingsgedrewe verkoopsrol binne ’n luukse gasvryheidsomgewing en vereis ’n professionele persoon met sterk kommersiële insig, energie en diskresie.

This is a highly visible, relationship-driven sales role within a luxury hospitality environment and requires a professional with strong commercial insight, energy and discretion.

Vereistes

  • ’n Tersiêre kwalifikasie in Hotelbestuur, Toerisme, Bemarking, Besigheidsbestuur of ’n verwante veld sal voordelig wees.
  • Minimum 5 jaar se ervaring in hotelverkope, luukse gasvryheid of toerismeverkope.
  • Bewese ervaring in die bestuur van reisagent- en toeroperateurverhoudings.
  • Ervaring in die ontwikkeling en implementering van verkoopsstrategieë wat inkomste en besetting verhoog.
  • Ervaring met groepbesprekings, eksklusiewe gebruik en hoëwaarde-gaste.
  • Ondervinding in internasionale verkope en markontwikkeling sal voordelig wees.
  • Ervaring met handelskoue, roadshows, verkoopsreise en netwerkgeleenthede.
  • Ervaring met CRM- en hotelbesprekingstelsels sal voordelig wees.
  • Sterk verkoops-, onderhandelings- en aanbiedingsvaardighede.
  • Goeie finansiële en kommersiële insig.
  • Vermoë om verkoopsdata en markneigings te ontleed.
  • Sterk verslagdoenings-, begrotings- en markanalisevaardighede.
  • Uitstekende kommunikasie-, menseverhoudings- en netwerkvaardighede.
  • Uitstekende rekenaarvaardighede.
  • Kennis van hotel- en opbrengsbestuurbeginsels.
  • Resultaatgedrewe en sterk gefokus op die bereiking van verkoopsdoelwitte.
  • Selfstandig, proaktief en gemaklik met onafhanklike besluitneming.
  • Uitstekende organisasie- en beplanningsvermoë.
  • Vermoë om onder druk te werk en verskeie projekte gelyktydig te bestuur.
  • Sterk probleemoplossings- en besluitnemingsvaardighede.
  • Hoë vlakke van integriteit, professionaliteit en diskresie.
  • Passie vir uitstekende kliëntediens en die luukse gasvryheidsbedryf.
  • Uitstekende Afrikaans en Engels, beide gesproke en geskryf.
  • Bereidwilligheid om buite normale werksure, oor naweke en openbare vakansiedae te werk wanneer besigheidsbehoeftes dit vereis.

Requirements

  • A tertiary qualification in Hotel Management, Tourism, Marketing, Business Management or a related field would be advantageous.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in hotel sales, luxury hospitality or tourism sales.
  • Proven experience managing travel agent and tour operator relationships.
  • Experience developing and implementing sales strategies that increase revenue and occupancy.
  • Experience with group bookings, exclusive-use bookings and high-value guests.
  • International sales and market development experience would be advantageous.
  • Experience attending trade shows, roadshows, sales trips and networking events.
  • Experience with CRM and hotel reservation systems would be advantageous.
  • Strong sales, negotiation and presentation skills.
  • Good financial and commercial acumen.
  • Ability to analyse sales data and market trends.
  • Strong reporting, budgeting and market analysis skills.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and networking skills.
  • Excellent computer skills.
  • Knowledge of hotel and revenue management principles.
  • Results-driven with a strong focus on achieving sales targets.
  • Self-motivated, proactive and comfortable making independent decisions.
  • Excellent organisational and planning skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • High levels of integrity, professionalism and discretion.
  • Passion for exceptional customer service and the luxury hospitality industry.
  • Excellent Afrikaans and English, both spoken and written.
  • Willingness to work outside normal hours, including weekends and public holidays, when business requirements dictate.

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