GROUP SALES & MARKETING MANAGER – HOSPITALITY
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Group Sales & Marketing Manager to lead the sales, marketing, branding, and business development functions across a leading hospitality group.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sales and marketing strategies to drive revenue growth across hotels, villas, and lodges.
- Lead, mentor, and manage the sales team to achieve occupancy, conference, events, and revenue targets.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, travel agents, tour operators, and key stakeholders.
- Identify and secure new business opportunities while strengthening existing accounts.
- Manage digital marketing initiatives, social media platforms, website content, online travel agents (OTAs), and brand visibility.
- Oversee public relations, advertising campaigns, promotional activities, and marketing collateral.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer insights to inform business strategies.
- Participate in sales calls, negotiations, contract management, and business closing activities.
- Ensure effective implementation of brand standards, communication guidelines, and customer engagement strategies.
- Prepare sales forecasts, budgets, reports, and performance analyses for management review.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field. MBA is an added advantage.
- Minimum 8–10 years of progressive Sales & Marketing experience within the hospitality industry.
- Proven track record of achieving revenue growth and business development targets.
- Strong understanding of hotel sales, digital marketing, branding, OTAs, travel trade, and corporate sales.
- Excellent leadership, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop innovative marketing campaigns and revenue-generating initiatives.
Key Competencies
- Strategic Thinking
- Business Development
- Revenue Management
- Team Leadership
- Relationship Management
- Brand Management
- Digital Marketing
- Communication & Negotiation Skills
If you are a dynamic hospitality professional with a passion for driving growth and delivering exceptional results, we would like to hear from you.