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Job Description
Collaborate with Sales Manager in the planning and development of sales strategies, as well as in setting sales goals and standards.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Sales Manager in the planning and development of sales strategies, as well as in setting sales goals and standards.
- To negotiate contracts with clients and to ensure that all necessary paperwork (e.g. credit agreements, etc.) is in place prior to clients’ placing business
- To maintain an efficient sales office procedure and to insure the regular maintenance of an accurate and updated accounts/contacts database and follow-up procedures
- Ensure contact is maintained with clients to create a good work relationship that supports sales as well as increases customer base
- Effect periodic sales meetings and update records on ANAIS
- Ensure adherence to the work ethics, policies, and regulations of the Hotel
- Perform administrative tasks of production recording, filing, and inventory
- Responsible for recommending solutions which will help in enhancing the profits of the company and should be a problem solver.
- Provide excellent customer service and ensure that all the customers are satisfied with the services and are not facing any issues
- Responsible for developing strategies and suggesting changes which will help bring about more profit and improved sales
- Have a thorough understanding of the drivers of the business in hospitality sector and have demonstrated the ability to adapt and deliver in an aggressive and competitive environment
- To assist the Sales & Marketing Manager in managing and coordinating all efforts of the Sales & Marketing operations, to ensure efficient, prompt, courteous, consistent quality and proactive service for all hotel guests
- Be aware of local market competition, to monitor trends within the industry and make suggestions how these could be implemented in the hotel
- To pass on all complaints/comments received from customers/clients regarding the hotel, hotel services, etc. to the management immediately
- To be fully aware of the hotel’s major corporate clients and high-profile individual guests, current VIP guests, hotel promotions and room rates
- To maintain and exceed the hotel’s revenue goals within the allocated market segments
- organize and conduct familiarization tour of the hotel
- To maintain confidentiality of the information directly related to the hotel’s activities and to not divulge such information outside the hotel.
Qualifications
- Degree in Marketing, Business Administration and other related fields
- Minimum of three (3) years working experience in similar role, hotel experience will be a plus
- Sound knowledge of digital and traditional marketing strategies and operations
- Problem solving, communication skills as to relating with clients and colleagues
- Proficient in the use of Opera & other related software for effective marketing communications & operations
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.