EMPLOYMENT

Job Description About you You are hungry for success, and love the challenge involved in winning business. You will have a proven track record of achievement in sales, preferably in the hospitality and/or tourism industry, and will impress us with your demonstrated ability to transform strong rapport with clients into solid business. Your sales flair will be complemented by strong time-management, reporting, computer and administrative skills. What you will be doing? The ability to implement a personal sales call plan that is adaptable to business needs and flexible with market trends. Conduct Market Research to source new MICE business. Maintain effective communication with the Director of Sales and Marketing, providing market intelligence on a regular basis and an understanding of competitor strengths, weaknesses and ongoing sales activities. Liaise with Accor National Sales & MICE team to ensure access to key accounts and maximise any sales opportunities. Assist, implement and monitor sales strategies for conference and events. Participate and represent Accor at key industry/trade events that will ensure an appropriate return on investment. Have a complete understanding of the Hotel’s sales vision, its products, services, and rate structure to fulfil business objectives. Build, develop and maintain relationships with current customer base. Identify and convert sales leads into new business opportunities. Knowledge of the Sales Contact System (ASA) to accurately record call plan activities, contacts, rate structure and other pertinent client information.