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Director of Sales & Marketing

Aspire Globally
Full-time
On-site
Confidential, Kenya

Company Description

Aspire Global Executive Search Ltd has a renowned reputation with exceptional clients and candidates working on quality vacancies   Our team have expertise in both Private Service, Royal Households and Luxury International Hotels with an up to date knowledge of industry trends.


We are confident our quality will ensure successful long term appointments and we offer a lengthy guarantee period.

Job Description

  • Establishing Marketing and sales activities including advertising and public relations.
  • Develops sales and marketing plan and budget to reflect the company’s and the hotel’s goals and objectives in maximising revenue generation and profitability.
  • Work with division heads to direct an efficient and effective sales and marketing plan
  • Create business plan to ensure marketing objectives are achieved through: Increasing average rate, Increasing overall occupancy, Enhancing the image of the hotel in the local community
  • Identify and develop new customers for products and services.
  • Develop strategies to increase high yield business volumes.
  • Evaluate effectiveness of sales, methods, costs and results.
  • Develop marketing and communication materials.
  • Works with the Corporate Sales to manage the sales department.
  • Upgrade communication networks to ensure a competitive advantage in sales leads.
  • Organise Food & Beverage special projects to stimulate Sales with the community
  • Create a monthly report on a timely basis for corporate office.
  • Sets targets to the sales team.
  • Active in the social and professional community.
  • Appraises team and initiates appropriate corrective measures to improve deficiencies.
  • Manage manpower in accordance to volume of business.
  • Ensure every team member is an effective sales person to promote the hotel’s image and businesses at all times.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel Management or relevant
  • 5 years sales experience in a similar capacity, preferably in a 5 star class environment
  • Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English
  • Self-motivated, result-oriented, resourceful and possesses leadership qualities
  • Possesses professional disposition with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

Salary: $60,000 USD plus Flights & Accommodation Allowance