Sales Executive
- Carefully plans Sales Calls into defined objectives.
- Maintains a detailed knowledge of hotel facilities, features and services.
- Conducts extensive competitor researches and maintains excellent Product Knowledge of the hotel.
- Systematically and efficiently calls on allocated Accounts within assigned sector and reports findings and opportunities to the Sales Manager/ Director of Sales.
- Follows up sales leads to identify prospect.
- Ensures a high level of exposure for hotel through direct sales solicitation of telephone contact and written communications.
- Professionally conducts routine telemarketing activities to identify new accounts.
- Entertains and conducts hotel inspections to clients whenever required.
- Establishes and maintains strong relationship with the established clientele and constantly explores into new business opportunities.
- Achieves the monthly and annual personal target and the segment target room night production and room revenue.
- Liaises and works closely with the related operation departments ensuring guests requests and expectation are being met.
- Prepares and ensures all Events Orders are distributed to concerned department on a timely manner.
- Assists the Sales Managers to follow up on all matters in the absence of the Sales Manager.
Job Requirements
- Relevant Degree in Sales & Marketing Management/Hospitality/Tourism management or related field.
- Minimum 2/4 years work experience in Sales Executive/Coordinator or related positions.
- Good customer service, communications and interpersonal skills are a must.
- ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED
Skills:
- A good team player with a good track record of team leader skills
- Pro-active approach, and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
- Hardworking attitude and good coordination ability
- Excellent communication both written and oral in English
- Good Computer literacy (Microsoft applications)
Event Sales Executive
Job Description
- To assist, coordinate and execute all event acquisition activities of Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa. To develop, implement, maximize, monitor and evaluate objectives, strategies and activities of the Rooms & Catering Department, so as to secure new and repeat business for the hotel, thereby achieving and exceeding forecasted revenue figures.
- To create event proposals which fit guest’s requirements and presenting proposals by deadline.
- Maintaining a working relationship with vendors and venues.
- Planning event aspects, such as venue, seating, dining, and guest list.
- Delegating event planning tasks to other staff members where necessary.
- Demonstrating strong knowledge of venues and vendor offerings and taking guests on tours of venue possibilities.
- Coordinating event entertainment, including music, performers, and guest speakers.
- Managing and overseeing events on the day of, including problem-solving, welcoming guests, directing event set-up, communicating with staff, and organizing vendors.
- To obtain and maintain an awareness of community, business, political and social factors which may affect the Hotel’s financial objectives.
- To ensure a high level of exposure for the hotel through direct sales solicitation, telephone contact and written communication.
- To explore new markets and potential accounts for follow up by the Rooms & Catering Team.
- To review Event files to ensure correct booking procedures, including group room and meeting program history, catering set up and themes, contractual agreements, etc.
Job Requirements
- Relevant Degree in Sales & Marketing/Hospitality/Tourism management or related Fields.
- Minimum 2/4 years work experience in Event Sales Executive/Coordinator or related positions.
- Good customer service, communications and interpersonal skills are a must.
Skills:
- A good team player with a good track record of team leader skills
- Pro-active approach, and the ability to meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
- Hardworking attitude and good coordination ability
- Excellent communication both written and oral in English
- Good Computer literacy (Microsoft applications)
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants are requested to apply only through ethiojobs.net.
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ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED
