Job Description

Western Cape, CPT - CBD

Monthly Cost To Company (Market related)

Our client in the Hospitality industry, is looking to employ an Assistant Sales and Marketing Manager, based in either Cape Town or Johannesburg.

An awesome career opportunity awaits!

Requirements:

• Degree in Sales and Marketing or relevant alternative.
• Fluent in English.
• At least 5 years previous experience working in Sales and Marketing, preferably in the luxury 5-star hospitality / hotel industry.
• Preferably based in Cape Town or Johannesburg.
• Experience doing sales calls and presentations to DMCxe2x80x99s and Tour Operators in South Africa.
• International sales experience.
• Advanced level of experience with MS office specifically Excel and Outlook.
• Good knowledge of the best practices and procedures in customer service for hospitality management and hotel operations.
• High level of responsibility and accountability.
• Strong management, communication, and organizational skills.
• High level of detail orientated focus and skill level.
• Problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with creative software an advantage.
• Regional and International travel will be expected.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Attend Trade shows and Sales events to showcase the properties to the market.
• Assist in servicing the tour operators and travel trade partners in key feeder markets overseas.
• Responsible for servicing the local travel trade, including inbound tour operators and destination management companies (DMCxe2x80x99s).
• International Sales trips.
• Maintain contact with overseas representation, monitor output and collaborate on any opportunities or sales trips.
• Assist with preparation of the annual expense budget and control expenses to meet budget.
• Collaborate on strategic planning to establish sales goals, develop sales materials, brand tradeshow presence and promotions to increase sales.
• Collaborate with tour planners, operators, travel agents, travel writers, sports planners, wholesalers, golf markets and others to generate possible partnerships.
• Assist with the implementation of Sales and marketing plans as needed.
• Ensure Sales Activity/Occupancy reports are accurately produced within the specific time frame.
• Assist with annual rates distribution and contracting; ensure that all 3rd party distributors are correctly contracted with the correct commission structures.
• Together with the Sales and Marketing Manager and Revenue Manager, develop a variety of packages for local and international distribution to the travel trade and for direct sales distribution.
• Establish and manage the propertiesxe2x80x99 trade data base.
• Maximise joint marketing opportunities with travel trade partners both local and internationally, including tour operators, airlines, and South African Tourism.
• Aggressively pursue sales leads and prospects for travel trade sales.
• Attend industry meetings, presentations, and sales calls to promote the company as a destination.
• Organize familiarization tours and conduct promotional visits to potential clients/ agents.
• Assist in communicating property updates to all trade relations.
• Assist in negotiating brochure inclusion, participation fees and barters.
• Monthly Newsletter.
• Assist with website management.
• Assist with Digital Marketing Strategy.
• Liasing and co-ordinating with external companies e.g.: Digital partner and PR Agency.
• Assist with image bank management.

Kindly be advised that should you not receive a response within Two Weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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