Sales Manager - Travel
On-siteCairo, Cairo, Egypt or Kairo, Murang'A, Republic of Kenya
Job Summary
Manage assigned accounts and geographic markets, including European regions, to maximize revenue and achieve personal targets. Conduct site inspections, prospect new clients, and follow up on tentative bookings while maintaining detailed competitor knowledge. Execute annual rate negotiations, attend trade shows and sales blitzes, and cross-sell other Kempinski properties. Collaborate with the Director of Sales to define action plans, prepare budget forecasts, and execute sales within cost structures. Document all activities in SFA and update the OPERA contact database. Participate in the Duty Manager rota and adhere to safety and hygiene protocols.
Required Qualifications
- University graduate
- Two (2) years experience in a Sales position
- Local language – excellent oral and written skills
- English – excellent oral and written skills
- Detailed knowledge of competitor set
- Detailed knowledge of all services provided by the Hotel and all relevant facts and figures of hotel
- Understand, and follow the Company Sales Vision
- Understand and strictly adhere to the Rules & Regulations established in the Employees Handbook and the Hotel's policy on Fire, Hygiene, Health & Safety
- Ensure that all potential and real hazards are reported and rectified immediately
Desired Qualifications
- preferably in a 5 star hotel in Travel Segment
- Additional language
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