Sales Manager (Corporate) - Egyptians Only
On-siteCairo, Cairo, Egypt or Kairo, Murang'A, Republic of Kenya
Job Summary
Manage assigned account bases and geographic markets to maximize revenue, achieve personal targets, and increase fair market share versus competitors. Prospect new clients, conduct site inspections, and follow up on tentative bookings while adhering to Corporate SOPs. Execute annual rate negotiations for optimum yielding, attend trade shows and sales blitzes, and cross-sell other Kempinski Hotels. Assist the Director of Sales in defining action plans and preparing annual budgets with statistical forecasts. Document all sales actions in SFA, update the OPERA contact database, and participate in the Duty Manager rota. Ensure immediate reporting and rectification of potential hazards in compliance with safety policies.
Required Qualifications
- University graduate, Hotel Apprenticeship, Higher College Education
- Two (2) years experience in a Sales position, preferably in a 4/5 star hotel
- Local language – excellent oral and written skills (as applicable)
- English – excellent oral and written skills
- Planning/organization
- Adaptability
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Negotiation skills
- Selling skills
- Innovative ideas
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, (Excel/PowerPoint/Word)
- Micros Fidelio Opera and Sales & Catering
- People Oriented
- Passionate for European luxury
- Entrepreneurial
- Straightforward
- Interest to develop in the Sales department, communication, attention to details
- Organisational skills
- Problem solving & decision making
- Must identify with the Kempinski core values
Desired Qualifications
- Additional language - beneficial
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