About this role
Sales Manager
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 5 years
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Sales and Business Development
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue targets for both the hotel and the serviced apartment portfolio.
- Identify and secure new business across multinational corporate, diplomatic, government, NGO, MICE, luxury leisure and extended-stay relocation markets.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, luxury travel consortia, Destination Management Companies (DMCs), relocation agents, embassies and tour operators.
- Drive room bookings, long-stay apartment occupancy, conference, banqueting and overall property revenue.
- Prepare proposals, quotations and negotiate corporate, consortia and long-stay rate agreements and contracts.
- Conduct client visits, sales calls, site inspections and familiarization tours to a 5-star presentation standard.
- Monitor luxury market trends, competitor set performance and emerging business opportunities.
- Collaborate with Marketing, Revenue and Operations to enhance brand visibility and uphold luxury service delivery.
- Represent the brand at international travel trade shows, luxury showcases, exhibitions and high-profile networking events.
- Maintain sales records in the CRM, prepare management reports and monitor performance against budget and forecast.
- Lead, coach and motivate the sales team to achieve set objectives and brand service expectations.
- Ensure exceptional guest and client relations, personalized follow-up and repeat business from key accounts.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Sales & Marketing, Hospitality Management, Business Administration or a related field.
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At least 5 years’ experience in sales within a 5-star hotel, luxury serviced apartment or comparable upscale hospitality brand, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
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Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales and revenue targets in a luxury or upper-upscale property.
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Established network of blue-chip corporate, diplomatic, MICE, relocation and luxury travel trade contacts in Kenya and the region.
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Strong command of revenue concepts such as occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, market share and length-of-stay mix for both rooms and apartments.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and working experience with CRM and hotel property management systems (e.g. Opera, Delphi or similar).
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A professional qualification in Sales or Marketing (e.g. CIM, MSK) is an added advantage.
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Exposure to international luxury brand standards, long-stay/serviced apartment sales or pre-opening experience is an added advantage.
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Application Closing Date: 27 November 2026