A hotel in Central Pretoria.Maintain and expand relationships with existing clients in order to secure increased repeat business from them by visiting and contacting them at regular intervalsSecure new business from Government, Corporate, Intermediary and Individual markets by means of accurate prospecting, conscientious cold calling and organised follow-up. Special emphasis on Government, parastatals and NGO’sDrive RevPARARR to agreed levels by ensuring maximum room occupancy at the best available rates.Manage Government supplier database, credit application and negotiated rates with clients within the framework of internal policies & procedures.Generate profitable new business opportunities by creatively packaging and promoting the hotels’ range of products and services.Co-ordinate marketing material like brochures and rate sheets in terms of availability, distribution, as well as checking whether branding standards are being maintained.Readily available at all times to assist with the resolution of problems and complaints within the set mandate.Attend Sales & Marketing meetings as required,Ensure accurate and timeous submission of all reports and administrative work including, but not limited to, the following:Report on sales disablers and offer suggestions on possible solutionsUpdate & maintain database of existing and prospective client information, i.e. contact names & details, unique requirements, status, etc.Report on sales calls made, reflecting progress and/or obstaclesReport on trends within the industry and offer suggestions on how these could be implemented; etc.Present sales presentations in electronic and other required mediaArrange, prepare and represent the hotels at trade fairs and exhibitionsExecute a promotional calendar together with GM and web developersManage and co-ordinate internal promotions and eventsCombine all Sales Executives reports and commentForecast on sales revenueWork within the agreed marketing budgetManage and drive the sales team, ie:Sales RepresentativesReservationistsConference CoordinatorsMarketing activities as per General Managers requestsMarketing activities within the limits of the budgetQualificationsMatric/Grade 12, National Diploma or higher an advantageSkillsLooking for a Senior Sales Executive / Manager with a proven track record preferably in the Pretoria Area. Must be self motivated and able to work independently and produce the results. Experience in Corporate and Government business. Must have own transport