Sales Executive

Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service

Excellent grooming standards

Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations

Ability to work under pressure and under own initiative

Experience in a sales role with a proven track record to close a sale

Knowledge of local market

Knowledge of hospitality

Passion for sales and for achieving targets and objectives

Analysis local market trends and competitor activity to identify new business leads

Develop customer accounts and travel within the local area to drive business into the specific hotel 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