JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION :Meeting & Events & Sales Manager

DEPARTMENT : Sales

REPORTS TO  : Senior Sales Manager

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION

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To maximize hotel revenue and guest satisfaction by negotiating group business and coordinating the execution of group business with other departments in accordance with the sales business plan. The job incumbent should be active, proactive, and achieve results. All work is carried out in line with the hotel’s guidelines, sales business plan, The Radisson Hotel Group corporate guidelines and service concepts.

 TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 MAXIMISES HOTEL REVENUE ACROSS KEY CUSTOMER SEGMENTS

  • Achieves budgeted goals by executing sales activities within the assigned market segment.
  • Makes applicable number of sales calls per week, included in the number is site inspections, follow-ups.
  • Assists in the development of annual sales goals.
  • Assists in the completion of reports.
  • Ensure own function operates within cost restraints.
  • Maintains effective internal and external communication.
  • Meets budgeted sales and profit margins by soliciting, selling, and confirming business as required.
  • Prepares proposals with the Director of Sales that are geared to maximize profit while satisfying guest needs.
  • Utilizes the “sales success” techniques.
  • Uses outside sales calls to solicit existing and new guests
  • Conducts on-site client inspections and entertainment.
  • Contacts in-house guests to foster additional business, repeat bookings, or referrals to other Rezidor hotels
  • Coordinates activities related to booked business with other departments
  • Communicates guests’ requests to all departments in an effective and timely manner
  • Ensures maximum occupancy on a daily basis by performing follow-ups on progress of groups and other business booked.
  • Increases sales volume and profitability by formulating and executing projects for all market areas as stated in the business plan
  • Develops plans, special sales activities, and promotions for assigned market segments.
  • Conducts market analysis to determine guest needs, occupancy potential, desired rates, etc…
  • Communicates requests for special accommodation and suites
  • Prepares accurate forecasts as requested
  • Pre-blocks all special requests or VIP accommodations accurately.
  • Keeps Sales Department informed of group booking status
  • Ensure all reservations are tracked correctly for statistical purposes
  • Follows up on commissions and other fees paid to travel agencies etc.
  • Liases with the Accounts Payable Department regarding credit issues
  • Seek business opportunities for other hotels within the Region while conducting sales calls (primary focus being hotel employed at)
  • Thorough research to be conducted during customer meetings in order to avoid information duplication sourcing.
  • Sales leads to be sent to Director of Sales /Sales Manager of hotel where opportunity exists.
  • Monthly sales lead list to be maintained and sent to hotel sales team.

Required Documents:

  • Application letter
  • Copies of academic qualification.
  • Updated curriculum vitae.
  • Copy of National ID.

To apply for this exciting and rewarding opportunity, please forward your resume addressed to Human Resource Manager, via email only on hr.kigali@parkinn.com not later than 6th December 2019.

 Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

By sending in your application, you consent to Parkinn by Radisson running a background check on your record.

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