Sales Manager (Hotel experience/technology sales) Senior level

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the hospitality industry is essential. This should include time spent in at least one of the following positions: Front Office Manager, Front Office Supervisor, Night Manager, Sales Manager and S&M Director. Experience with Hospitality IT will also be considered.

• Experienced user of: Opera, Suite 8 and/or Micros POS systems.

• Possess a driving license.

• Ability to travel nationally.

• Business results oriented.

• Be pro-active and have a positive ‘can-do’ attitude

• Show a professional work ethic together with a sense of responsibility.

• Display excellent communication and entrepreneurial skills.

• Show a drive and passion for improving sales.

• Maintain a hunger to learn and succeed.

• Be able to open doors and close deals What will you be doing?

• Conducting market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs

• Actively seeking out new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking, participation in exhibitions, events, and social media

• Setting up online and in person meetings with potential clients and listening to their wishes and concerns

• Provide HRS with thorough research and analysis of the local business competition, with the aim of gaining a competitive edge.

• Involvement in the development of HRS market research and sales strategy.

• Meet sales goals in accordance with the company targets.

• Maintain regular contact with customers and partners of HRS.

• Organise sales and marketing events for customers.

• Represent HRS interests and the HRS Brand when customer facing.

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