Hilton Nairobi is scouting for a high calibre individual who will be part of our dynamic Sales & Marketing team that will assist in meeting the corporate opportunities of 2009 and beyond. We are looking for a truly outstanding individual who will offer Planning & Operational support as a Sales Account Manager.
SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER.
Duties & Responsibilities.
- Establish and maintain good business relations with customers to ensure continuous loyalty and business.
- Co-ordinate Hilton’s sales activities with the aim of optimal room occupancy and high accommodation revenues.
- Monitor offers, options and cancellations for groups, conventions and seminars in close consultation with the sales manager.
- Achieve set sales volume and revenue targets, while maximizing on debt collection.
- Analyze and submit monthly sales and market trend reports to the Sales Manager.
- Maintain contact with clients in order to resolve any problems as they arise.
- Assist in the negotiation of contracts with clients.
Qualifications and Experience.
- Bachelor of Commerce degree in Marketing OR Business Administration.
- A post-graduate qualification in marketing/sales is desirable.
- Minimum of 3 years experience in a commercially focused organization.
Personal Specifications.
- Hands on knowledge of the hospitality industry.
- Well developed communication and negotiation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent future career opportunities are available within the organization. Compensation and benefits are commensurate with background and experience. Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their CV clearly detailing their current & expected remuneration to nbohitwhrd@hilton.com before end of day February 19th, 2009.
Hilton Nairobi is an equal opportunity employer and as such, canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
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