Job description
In Minor Hotels, we are seeking for a temporary Proactive Sales Executive. If you are interested in join us, check the following paragraphs: Main functions: • Proactively seek out new business, locally and internationally (by phone, Sales visits, Trade Shows, Fairs, etc.) • Maximize lead generation (new and existing business). Proper follow ups liaising with Contracting Team. • Analyze local market and trends • Organize Hotel show arounds and commercial visits to current and potential customers of the hotel, • Build strong relationships with customers. • Ensure all KPIs are exceeded on a daily and monthly basis. • Assist the Contracting Team when needed in order to guarantee that the proper proposals are sent. • Proactively follow up on all the event leads and gather information about their needs and decisions. • Give support in the preparation of PR Events that take place in the hotel. • Account Management. Responsible for specific accounts (DMC’s, Corporate, Associations, etc.) • Represent the hotel at networking events and participate in hotel promotional activities. Required Profile: • Great customer orientation. • Great telephone manne • Results driven and focused on detail • High Communication and social skills, • Commercial initiative • Ability to work under pressure • Teamwork • Cheerful and positive attitude, at the same time as respectful and professional • Well-groomed appearance Specific Knowledge: • Excellent level of English, written and spoken. • Availability to Travel (Nationally and Internationally) • Strong Commercial skills. Sales & Negotiation skills and techniques. • Highly valued knowledge of hotel management systems. Ideally SAP. • Knowledge of different hotel segments (Corporate, MICE, Leisure, etc.). Profesional Experience: • Minimum 2 years previous experience in a hotel sales role with a proven track record to close a sale. Education: • Preferably Degree in Tourism or Hotel Business.
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About the company
Minor Hotels es un grupo hotelero mundial que opera más de 550 hoteles, complejos turísticos y residencias en 56 países de Asia-Pacífico, Oriente Medio, África, el Océano Índico, Europa y América. Como propietario, operador e inversor hotelero, Minor Hotels satisface las necesidades y deseos de los viajeros de todo el mundo a través de su variada cartera de ocho marcas hoteleras: Anantara, Avani, Elewana, NH, NH Collection, nhow, Oaks y Tivoli. Como parte de Minor Hotels, la región de Minor Hotels Europe & Americas es responsable de más de 350 propiedades en 30 países y tiene previsto crecer en todos los segmentos, centrándose en sus marcas de lujo y de gama alta.
