Responsibilities
Should be able to meet or exceed budgeted Revenue Per Available Room (REVPAR) for the Residence
Should be able to prepare departmental budget that correctly reflects the Residence’s business plan
Should be able to forecast occupancy fluctuations and direct selling activities to maximize revenue for the Residence.
Should be able to know the Residence’s demand segments, sources of business for each, and balance market segments according to supply and demand.
Should be able to know the principal competitor for each market segment and take advantage of Residence’s strengths against each competitor.
Should be able to accurately forecast occupancy changes based on changing market conditions (additions to supply and demand, etc.).
Should be able to support guest services as the Residence’s business driving philosophy
Should personally demonstrate commitment to guest services by responding to guests’ needs
Should be able to develop/assist with development of the Residence’s marketing and sales plan based on the Residence’s position and strengths within each market segment
Should be able to implement the Residence’s marketing and sales plan
Should be able to analyze and understand the competitive strengths and weaknesses for each market segment and successfully direct marketing activities against each to our Residence advantage.
Should be able to identify and maintain constant communications with the Residence’s key accounts.
Should be able to actively sell room nights through outside sales calls, telemarketing, tours, etc.
Any other duties that may be assigned by the General Manager
Qualifications and Requirements
Minimum of B.Sc/HND in a relevant field
Masters will be an added advantage
5 – 7 years experience as a sales and marketing manager
Must have been working as a sales and marketing executive in hospitality industry
Demonstrated ability to show results
Proven Marketing result.
Must be Target driven
Fluent in English
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Must be adept in the use of Internet and E-mail
Good team player
Strategy oriented and driven
Excellent thinking capabilities and analytical skills
Very good organizational and communication skills
Very good at solving complex problems
Very good leadership skills
Communication and interpersonal skills;
Analytical skills;
The ability to use initiative;
The capacity to work under pressure;
Creativity;
Drive, flexibility, numeracy;
Influencing and negotiation skills;
Oral and written skills;
Business awareness;
IT literacy.
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Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV’s to: The Head, Human Resources Department, African Sun Amber Residence Ltd, 16 Esugbayi Street, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos State.OR E-mail their Resumes to: careers@amberresidenceng.com
Apply via :
careers@amberresidenceng.com
