Sales Manager – Events & Travel Trade
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate Hermanus or Bellville Western Cape
About Benguela Cove
Ranked in the Top 100 Worlds Best Vineyards in both 2023 and 2024 Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate is one of South Africas most iconic wine and hospitality destinations offering weddings conferencing villa stays wine experiences and curated travel packages on the shores of Bot River Lagoon Walker Bay.
The Role
A 360 sales position owning all commercial revenue channels weddings MICE and conferencing villa accommodation travel trade and leisure tourism packages. You will manage your pipeline end-to-end follow up every lead and be the primary relationship-builder between Benguela Cove and the national and international travel trade.
This role suits someone who creates their own momentum and needs no hand-holding.
Responsibilities
- Own and manage the full sales pipeline with CRM discipline every lead tracked and followed up
- Build and manage relationships with national and international travel agents inbound operators and DMCs
- Create price and quote bespoke travel packages; host agent FAM visits and site inspections
- Represent Benguela Cove at national and international trade shows
- Drive wedding conference and villa enquiries from first contact to signed contract
- Report pipeline and revenue forecasts directly to ownership
Requirements
- 5 years sales experience in hospitality travel tourism or luxury events
- Proven track record of hitting revenue targets in a comparable role
- Existing travel trade relationships national and/or international
- Disciplined pipeline manager; confident producing proposals and quotes independently
- Valid drivers licence and own transport
- Wine estate boutique hotel or destination venue experience advantageous
How to Apply
Send your CV and a brief note covering your most comparable role the trade relationships you bring and your strongest sales achievement in hospitality or travel.
Required Experience:
Manager
