Hotel Sales Executive
Job Summary
Our Client is a premium hospitality establishment located in Kilimani Nairobi offering a blend of luxury accommodation dining and conference facilities. The hotel caters to both business and leisure travelers with a growing focus on attracting international and regional tourists.
The Hotel Sales Executive is responsible for driving room occupancy and revenue growth by targeting and converting key market segments with a strong focus on the tourism and travel segment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Revenue Generation & Business Development
Drive room sales and revenue by identifying and converting new business opportunities
Actively target travel agents tour operators and corporate clients within the tourism segment
Leverage existing networks along Mombasa Road Ngong Road and Westlands to generate business
Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline to ensure consistent bookings
Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets
Prepare and present proposals contracts and rate agreements
2. Client Acquisition & Relationship Management
Develop and maintain strong relationships with travel agents tour operators and corporate clients
Manage key accounts to ensure repeat business and long-term partnerships
Conduct regular client visits sales calls and presentations
Handle client inquiries negotiations and contract closures
Represent the hotel at networking events exhibitions and industry forums
3. Market Expansion & Positioning
Identify new market opportunities within the tourism and hospitality sectors
Monitor competitor activity pricing trends and market dynamics
Promote the hotels offerings including accommodation conferencing and dining services
Support brand visibility through partnerships and industry engagement
4. Sales Operations & Coordination
Work closely with the Head of Sales to align sales strategies with overall business objectives
Coordinate with reservations and operations teams to ensure seamless booking and guest experience
Ensure accurate documentation and tracking of all sales activities
5. Reporting & Performance Tracking
Track sales performance pipeline status and conversion rates
Prepare weekly and monthly sales reports
Provide insights and recommendations to improve occupancy and revenue
Maintain accurate records of client interactions and sales activities
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Sales Marketing Hospitality Management or related field
Minimum 5-7 years experience in hotel sales or hospitality sales
Proven experience selling hotel services within Mombasa Road Ngong Road or Westlands markets
Strong network within the tours & travel space
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
Strong understanding of the tourism and hospitality market
Excellent negotiation presentation and communication skills
Kindly Note:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Due to the high volume of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.