SALES MANAGER
Embark on an adventure filled with new experiences as we endeavour to deliver service par excellence. We are a group of like-minded people with a passion for perfection and a stimulus to accentuate our services beyond expectations. We aspire to share the hidden wonders of our paradise isle in unique tailor-made experiences through coordinated teamwork built on trust and a strong work ethic that encompasses the hospitable service culture and breath-taking locations that uniquely demarcate Mosvold Boutique Hotels.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares Sales Reports and annual Sales & Marketing Plan
- Create effective Sales Programs that will increase awareness and positive perception of the Hotels, its activities, culinary services, and personnel.
- Knowledge of travel industry, current market trends and economic factors.
- Ability to access, understand and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.
- Assist Managing Director in preparation of the marketing, advertising, sales plans, programs, and annual budget; manages within approved plans and budgets.
- Develop rates, group sales deployment strategies through a review of competitive data, demand analysis, and mix management.
- Sound understating and knowledge of digital marketing strategies and social media marketing.
- Ability to develop and foster business through pro-active direct sales, hotel sales, marketing, telemarketing, direct mail, appointment calls and tours of the hotel. Also develops strategic action plans for hotels to drive measurable, incremental sales revenue.
- Ability to present and promote the hotels with local/foreign DMC’s.
- Develop awareness and reputation of the hotel and the brand in the local community.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
- A professional qualification in sales (SLIM, CIM or any other accredited sales and marketing institution) is compulsory.
- Possess minimum 3 – 5 years working experience in a similar capacity within the hospitality industry with a strong focus on sales – both B2B and B2C.
- Proven track record of delivering sales results in the short and long term.
- Networking with prospective customers to increase market penetration.
- Experience in managing sales budgets, sales teams and liaising with reservations and front office staff.
- Excellent command of both, English and Sinhala Language [written and oral].
- Candidate within the age of 35 to 45.
A detailed CV along with a passport size photograph and contact details of two non-related referees should reach careers@mosvold.lk stating the position applied in the subject line of the e- mail or by post to;
Head of Human Resource
Mosvold Boutique Hotels,
285/2A, Kaduwela Road,
Battaramulla.