Hotel Sales In-Charge at Peoplelink Consultants Ltd

(Kshs25k – Kshs50k) 

We are looking to hire a hotel sales in-charge for our client in the hotel and tours industry.

LOCATION: NAIROBI 

Responsibilities

• Research various destinations within assigned geography and scout for suitable properties for contracting maximizing the inventory.
• Identify key markets and the types of accommodations that would complement our current product offerings and revenue growth.
• Procuring New Contracts & renewals of the hotels.
• Review contracts and documents diligently and do initial parity checking.
• Sharing contracts with Support Team.
• Procuring Hotel Promotions.
• Maximizing Hotel Sales for respective locations.
• Maintain relationships with key people of the accommodation industry.
• Address and resolve any standard/service level issues with suppliers.
• Support to Ops & Tourism Team.
• Ensure the booking Distribution to our Preferred Hotels.
• Procuring Stop Sales / Sold Out dates from the hotel to update the Inventory.
• Submit necessary reports with Manager.
• Conduct Price Comparison of existing hotels.
• Perform other assignments to be given by the superior.
• Attend events / conferences to maintain familiarity with accommodation trends and increase brand visibility.
• Keep an eye for the ongoing demand and supply throughout the market.
• Closely monitor the room production and work with all the relevant parties to stimulate growth of bookings, room nights and revenue. 

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements:

• Should at least have a diploma in tours and travel, sales or related field.
• Preferably 2-5yrs working experience in the related field. Note* Experience in hotel sales will be an added advantage,
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects & tight deadlines.
• Well organized, ability to manage multitask roles & prioritize.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, strategic & creative problem-solving skills.
• Good image & excellent communication & interpersonal skills face to face, over email or phone.
• Strong computer applications skills (Microsoft Word, excel).
• Excellent general cultural knowledge.
• Willing to work in Pressure.