Set up from preopening through to operational hotel. Prepares the Annual Marketing Plan and Room Revenue Budgets.
Participates in Trade Shows and promotional events to develop new markets by identifying prospective customers.
Drives the Sales effectiveness of the hotel and Sales & Marketing Team including overseeing overseas supports and coordination with Accor & Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Participates in overseas Sales Missions both jointly or as organized by Accor & Fairmont Hotels & Resorts in direct accordance with identified business needs.
Controls and monitors the Sales & Marketing Budget including expenses.
Provides ongoing direction and implements training programs for staff in the areas of:
Tour & Travel Section
Meetings & Groups
Local & Worldwide Corporate Agreements
Travel Agency Contracts
Attend weekly EXCO meetings and relays relevant information to Department members
Implements advertising campaigns and participates in joint advertising with Accor & Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Produces and controls all sales literature including brochures flyers poster promotional letters and giveaways
Responsible for gaining exposure and inclusion in companies worldwide programs (RFP & consortia programs) on preferred rate structure directly and/or jointly with Accor & Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.
Prepares monthly and periodic reports for General Manager as directed
Issues and signs Tour & Travel / Corporate Rate contracts and Meeting GDS / RFP contract preparation / negotiation / contracting
Reviews and monitors company accounts room night production report based on account and individual sales managers productivity to ensure sales objectives as related to revenue monthly budgets are achieved
Monitors weekly sales activities to ensure individual sales calls objectives are achieved
Monitors daily reservations pickup patterns to maximize occupancy and revenue increase yields
Conducts weekly 3month forecast meeting with Director of Revenue
Responsible to control all key account yearly contracting processing based on rate negotiation (to support increasing rates on a yearround basis) negotiates with decision makers/confirm with GM or Accor & Fairmont Hotels & Resorts based on volume (hotels top productive accounts)
Liaises with Front Office Banqueting F&B and Finance re: all Hotel Sales Activities
Liaises and directly monitors the Public Relation Department with regard to advertising editorial and Press Releases requirement.
Qualifications :
Fluency in English language; ability to speak and present clearly and effectively
Ability to work independently
Excellent leadership interpersonal and communication skills
Analytical proactive and innovative mind
Detailoriented and highly reliable in thorough execution and followthrough
High integrity and ability to keep confidentiality
Bachelors Degree
5 years experience in Sales and Marketing position
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