THE BOARDROOM-REFRESHING RECRUITMENT seeks a highly skilled & experienced SALES SPECIALIST / EXECUTIVEfor our client, a 5* hotel. To Manage and build relationships with the Cape Town corporate market. The position covers all travel management companies and production houses and involves contracting and negotiating local corporate transient accounts as well as stimulating groups and events business from all corporate, and travel agent segments. Certainly an opportunity NOT to be missed. If you meet the criteria below, then I would like to hear from you! Required Experience & Qualificationsï§ A recognized Sales Qualification ï§ Preferable 1-3 years’ experience in a similar position ï§ Previous corporate position & Knowledge of the segment ï§ Excellent oral and written communication skills ï§ Interpersonal competences and presentation skills ï§ Results oriented and able to meet deadlines ï§ Efficient in time management and can work without supervision Key Responsibilities ï§ Develop and implement sales strategies ï§ Plan, organize and manage all sales activities ï§ Identify, analyze and implement new methods and techniques to determine sales growth ï§ Analyze the company's sales policies and recommend proper improvements and changes ï§ Achieve sales budget ï§ Handle promotional materials and coordinate advertising ï§ Compile and track sales data ï§ Participate at trade fairs and other events ï§ Handle both field and indoor sales activities ï§ Builds, directs, manages, and ensures implementation and effectiveness of corporate, government and travel agent strategies throughout the year. ï§ Maintains and develops relationships between client and property through corporate, government and travel agent segments ï§ Creates and inspires existing clients and new business clients to make use of local and international properties ï§ Contracting and negotiating processes are followed and extreme care is exercised when dealing with all clients ï§ Reporting and administration Applications should include your updated C.V in word formatCopies of relevant qualificationsYour profile photo in professional attire (shoulders and up)Written & contactable referencesPlease note that due to high application volumes, we regret that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. We wish you the very best!