Sales Executive

Role Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Sales executive that will promote brand awareness on the national and local levels by communicating through various media and introducing new advertising and promotional plans.

Responsibilities

• Devise and implement the overall sales and marketing plan for the resort and actively monitor its progress in terms of achieving KPIs, budgets, and revenues.
• At the request of the Commercial Manager, the Sales Executive/PRO schedules internal meetings and invites attendees -- such as planning meetings between the public relations and marketing departments.
• Keeps a file of all press releases, tracks invitation RSVPs, and ensures materials were received.
• Keeps photos, releases, and other materials on file for publicity, maintains the PR calendar, and keeps everyone in the department informed of meetings and activities.
• Distributing press releases, event invitations, or requested photos, brochures, or other materials.
• With permission of the Commercial Manager, update, and edit press releases, event invitations, or requested photos, and brochures materials.
• Provide ease of communication between the media, meeting planners, and the resort.
• Liaise with the Commercial Manager in adopting price strategies across the resort.
• Tour series contracting, build on and develop relationships with our current clients.
• Organize and conduct site inspections and familiarization trips in conjunction with the resort team.
• Manage the number and performance of third-party and promotional websites and liaise with providers in ensuring the optimization of the resort’s online position.
• Proactively monitor the resort’s profile on various social media platforms and ensure appropriate responses are posted in a timely fashion.
• Liaise with our Digital Team in managing the content of the resort’s website.
• Manage all promotional collateral from copyright through to design and print and ensure that it is in line with the resort’s brand guidelines.
• Ensure in-house promotional material is current and effective and supports any new sales and marketing promotions.
• Where necessary devise adverts for the promotion of the Food & Beverage departments in the local market.
• Manage the guest database and ensure that client details are accurate and updated.
• Ensure that all client correspondence is tracked and recorded, including quotations and contracts.
• Represent the resort at consumer trade fairs, mall promotions, and tourism events both at the local and national levels.
• Always maintain the highest standards of professional conduct when dealing with clients, guests etc.
• Submit weekly PRO activities reports to the Commercial Manager and Directors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or another business field.
• 3 to 5+ years of experience as a Sales Executive/PRO or related roles in the Hospitality Industry.
• Commercially focused, could analyze market data and be results driven.
• Articulate, confident communicator at all levels both with colleagues and clients.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing including web analytics metrics and tools.
• Ambitious, creative, and the ability to influence decisions.
• High level of customer focus and understanding.

Benefits

• What you will experience…
• Competitive Compensation.
• 5-day workweek.
• Flextime.
• Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children).

Growth and Development

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About the Company

Glocient Hospitality Limited, a subsidiary of The Cavista Holdings Group, is devoted to elevating hospitality standards to align with global best practices with a solid focus on Nigeria and Africa. Our commitment lies in offering world-class accommodations, top-notch facilities, and unforgettable experiences at every hotel and resort under our care.

We are clear-cut and determined to set a global standard in the tourism and hospitality sector as we provide all-around excellence and peerless satisfaction in service delivery to our guests.

A hotel Sales executive will promote brand awareness on the national and local levels by communicating through various media and introducing new advertising and promotional plans. A hotel Sales executive also manages internal communications and marketing budgets.