Join us as a Assistant Business Development/Business Development Manager in Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong. Youll have ambition talent and obviously some key skills. Were looking for someone who can develop and implement sales and marketing strategies for the hotel to ensure revenue and room night sales goals are achieved sales and marketing strategies are set tactical plans are created and implemented and results are monitored and achieved.
Duties and responsibilities
Financial returns:
Assist in producing the Annual Revenue Plan
Analyse current and potential markets/trends coordinates all activities to maintain and increase revenue through added business volume and increased rate
Procure new and repeat business for the hotel by monitoring contact with travel agencies and corporate clients within local and international companies. Maintains contact with planners corporate accounts and incentive buyers through personal sales calls telephone contacts and written communications
Assist in the preparation of the annual budget
Monitor analyse and report variations from the budget
Make group pricing decisions upon consultation with Revenue team & Director/Assistant Director of Sales
Secure new corporate account to the company
People:
Work with Assistant Director of Sales/Director of Sales & Marketing to ensure the departmental performance of staff is productive.
Maintain a comprehensive current and guest focused set of departmental standards and procedures and oversees their implementation
Ensure training needs analysis of sales staff is carried out and training programmes are designed and implemented to meet needs
Coach junior colleagues by providing constructive feedback to enhance performance
Regularly communicate with staff and maintain good relations
Guest experience:
Oversee the selling and servicing of group business
Meet with guests from major producers/organizers of big events staying in the hotel to ensure customer satisfaction
Establish and continuously updates mailing lists
Responsible business:
Manage key accounts
Monitor competitor activities
Plan and execute sales trips to major market areas
Produce monthly Sales reports and forecasts
Accountability:
Responsible for sales activities and events including direct sales sales solicitation sales administration public relations and management of the Sales Team. May manage professional level and administrative sales team members. You will also help to create a desired work culture around our Winning Ways of the InterContinental Hotels Group and embrace the IHG Commitment.
Qualifications and requirements
Diploma or equivalent in Business Administration Hotel Management or related field
At least 2 years of related experience
Possess good market knowledge
Proven sales track record
Strong interpersonal skills
Team player and excellent written and spoken communication skills
Positive attitude and self-motivated
Ability to thrive in a fast and dynamic environment
Flexible to respond to a range of different work situations
Proficient in Microsoft Office
In return for your hard work you can look forward to a highly competitive salary and benefits package including
Meal Allowance
Birthday Off
Medical Benefits
Dental Benefits
Insurance Coveraege
25-50% F&B Discount at restaurants within IHG Hotels
Special Employee Rate at all IHG Hotels Worldwide
Room to Grow Opportunities
Whats more because your career will be as unique as you are well give you all the tailored support you need to make a great start be involved and grow.
And because the Hotel Indigo brand belongs to the IHG family of brands youll also benefit from all of the opportunities that come from being part of a successful global hospitality company with over 6888 hotels in over 100 countries around the world.
Required Experience:
Manager
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