Role Objective
- On behalf of our client, a fast-growing hotel, we are looking for a dynamic, commercially focused and results-driven Sales Account Manager to spearhead business development and accelerate revenue growth.
- The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding the hotel\'s client portfolio, strengthening strategic partnerships, increasing market visibility, and driving business from the corporate, travel, meetings, conferences and events segments.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement sales strategies to increase hotel revenue, occupancy and market share.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities across corporate, leisure, travel and events segments.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, travel agencies, tour operators, event planners and other strategic partners.
- Develop and negotiate partnerships that generate sustainable revenue and support long-term business growth.
- Generate and secure business for conferences, meetings, weddings, events and group bookings.
- Manage key accounts through regular client engagement, business reviews, follow-ups and customized solutions.
- Maintain a healthy sales pipeline and consistently convert prospects into profitable business.
- Represent the hotel at industry events, trade shows, networking forums and other business platforms.
- Work closely with the marketing team to strengthen brand visibility, generate leads and increase direct bookings.
- Monitor competitor activities, market trends, pricing and customer preferences to identify new business opportunities.
- Collaborate with Reservations, Front Office, Food & Beverage and Operations teams to support seamless service delivery.
- Maintain accurate sales records, client information, forecasts and pipeline reports using CRM and sales management tools.
- Track sales performance against targets and implement strategies to address performance gaps.
- Prepare regular sales reports, revenue forecasts and business development updates for management.
- Provide management with market insights and recommendations to support commercial decision-making.
- Manage sales and business development activities within the approved budget and ensure a strong return on investment.
- Identify opportunities to increase repeat business, client retention and overall customer value.
- Contribute to the development of new revenue streams and initiatives that strengthen the hotel\'s competitive position.
Job Specifications and Qualifications
- A Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Sales or a related discipline.
- At least 6 years of relevant experience in hotel sales, business development or a comparable commercial role within the hospitality sector.
- A demonstrable history of meeting or exceeding sales targets and contributing to hotel revenue growth.
- Strong experience in corporate account management, strategic partnerships and business-to-business sales.
- Good knowledge of hotel operations, hospitality markets, customer acquisition and revenue-generation practices.
- Practical experience with CRM platforms, sales reporting systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Key Competencies
- Strong commercial acumen and a proactive approach to sales.
- Excellent negotiation, prospecting and business development capabilities.
- Outstanding communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Strong networking and relationship-building abilities.
- A target-oriented mindset with a consistent focus on results.
- Strategic thinking and the ability to identify and capitalize on market opportunities.
- Confidence in engaging senior decision-makers and business partners.
- Strong organizational, planning and time-management skills.
- Independence, initiative and sound commercial judgment.
- A professional, energetic and customer-centric approach.
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