GROUP SALES & MARKETING MANAGER – HOSPITALITY

  • Nairobi, Kenya
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site
  • 200,000-300,000 KES / Month

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.