A Sales Manager analyses local market trends and competitor activity to recommend strategies that keep the hotel a leader in the marketplace through the development of future and repeat business\. **What will I be doing?** As Sales Manager, you will analyse local market trends and competitor activity to recommend strategies that keep the hotel a leader in the marketplace through the development of future and repeat business\. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: + Analysis local market trends and competitor activity to identify business leads + Develop customer accounts and travel within the local area to drive business into the specific hotel/cluster and to increase market/customer share in all revenue streams + Negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients + Develop and implement creative local marketing channels, including social media channels + Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions + Work within current business strategies and recognising potential opportunities + Cooperate with other departments in the hotel to create an exceptional Guest experience and build strong, comprehensive sales programs + Attend Sales events, as required + Produce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the Sales Director and senior management to include the reporting of appointments, calls made and business leads + Answer customer queries in a prompt and professional manner + Manage staff performance in compliance with company policies and procedures + Recruit, manage, train and develop the Sales team **What are we looking for?** **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field \(Master’s degree is an advantage\)\. + **Experience:** Minimum of 5 years of proven sales experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role, preferably in the hospitality or service industry\. + **Skills & Competencies:** - Strong leadership, team management, and coaching skills\. - Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities\. - Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships\. - Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret sales data and market trends\. - Strong organizational and time management skills\. + **Technical Skills:** Proficiency in MS Office Suite; experience with CRM software and sales reporting tools is an asset\. + **Personal Attributes:** Results\-driven, self\-motivated, adaptable, and customer\-focused with a strong sense of integrity\. + **Languages:** Proficiency in English \(both spoken and written\); knowledge of additional languages is an advantage\. **Job:** _Sales_ **Title:** _Sales Manager_ **Location:** _null_ **Requisition ID:** _HOT0BV7F_ **EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans**