AVANI Lesotho Hotel & Casino
SALES EXECUTIVE
AVANI MASERU
SALES EXECUTIVE
AVANI MASERU
Main Purpose of the Job:
Reporting to the Area Resident Manager, the incumbent shall be responsible for identifying business opportunities, evaluating the industry market position, researching, analyzing and selling Avani products and maintaining relationships with clients.
Education, experience and competencies required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism/Sales & Marketing Management
2-3 years’ experience in the hospitality industry
Relevant knowledge of the tourism market in Southern Africa and beyond
Understands the concept of distribution and have worked with travel agents and tour operators
Has knowledge of the global search engines and booking tools/devices
Understands the dynamics of rate structuring and yield management
Presentation Skills
Client Relationships
High Energy Level
Negotiation skills
Key Responsibility Areas:
Increases occupancy, conferences, events and other banqueting related functions
Assess the current local market and identifies potential markets that will be interested in the Lesotho
Tourism Products
Establishes relationships with all travel agents and tour operators
Visits current and potential clients on a regular basis
Attends trade shows and exhibitions whenever available
Liaise regularly with the Front Office Managers and Marketing Managers in terms of business requirements
Updates social media pages and other platforms that will be beneficial to both hotels
Identifies business opportunities prospects and evaluates their position in the industry; researching and analyzing sales options
Identifies product improvements or new products by remaining relevant on the industry trends, market activities, and competitors
Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
Reporting to the Area Resident Manager, the incumbent shall be responsible for identifying business opportunities, evaluating the industry market position, researching, analyzing and selling Avani products and maintaining relationships with clients.
Education, experience and competencies required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism/Sales & Marketing Management
2-3 years’ experience in the hospitality industry
Relevant knowledge of the tourism market in Southern Africa and beyond
Understands the concept of distribution and have worked with travel agents and tour operators
Has knowledge of the global search engines and booking tools/devices
Understands the dynamics of rate structuring and yield management
Presentation Skills
Client Relationships
High Energy Level
Negotiation skills
Key Responsibility Areas:
Increases occupancy, conferences, events and other banqueting related functions
Assess the current local market and identifies potential markets that will be interested in the Lesotho
Tourism Products
Establishes relationships with all travel agents and tour operators
Visits current and potential clients on a regular basis
Attends trade shows and exhibitions whenever available
Liaise regularly with the Front Office Managers and Marketing Managers in terms of business requirements
Updates social media pages and other platforms that will be beneficial to both hotels
Identifies business opportunities prospects and evaluates their position in the industry; researching and analyzing sales options
Identifies product improvements or new products by remaining relevant on the industry trends, market activities, and competitors
Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 06 NOVEMBER 2015
If you are interested in applying and you are confident that you qualify in terms of the information set out in this advertisement, please send application together with a detailed CV to:
Human Resources Department
Tel: +266 22243831
Fax: +266 22264518
e-mail: itumeleng.thatho@suninternational.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
If you are interested in applying and you are confident that you qualify in terms of the information set out in this advertisement, please send application together with a detailed CV to:
Human Resources Department
Tel: +266 22243831
Fax: +266 22264518
e-mail: itumeleng.thatho@suninternational.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
