Sales Account Manager

Reporting to the Sales & Marketing Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for; Promoting and marketing the organizations tourist / guest facilities in Kenya and abroad. Responsible for day-to-day direct sales within an assigned group(s) of clientele and sales territory. Creation of new customer bases and maintenance of the same within the segment allocated. Making sales calls, getting client feedback, market intelligence and / or passing the same to the management for action. Maintaining and developing knowledge of our competitors, their product, rates and promotions to ensure we uphold our competitive advantage in the market place. Actively promoting the hotel through networking and PR opportunities – attend all key and relevant social events and familiarization trips (including, when necessary, in the evenings and weekends). The position calls for an individual with the following attributes; A University degree in the relevant field and Sales & Marketing qualifications. At least five (5) years Sales experience in tourism & hospitality. Experience with International markets, Government institutions and / or UN agencies will be an added advantage. Must be outgoing, of mature character and able to work with minimum supervision. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Business acumen with a problem-solving attitude. A Competitive salary will be offered to the successful candidates.

• Promoting and marketing the organizations tourist / guest facilities in Kenya and abroad. • Responsible for day-to-day direct sales within an assigned group(s) of clientele and sales territory. • Creation of new customer bases and maintenance of the same within the segment allocated. • Making sales calls, getting client feedback, market intelligence and / or passing the same to the management for action. • Maintaining and developing knowledge of our competitors, their product, rates and promotions to ensure we uphold our competitive advantage in the market place. • Actively promoting the hotel through networking and PR opportunities – attend all key and relevant social events and familiarization trips (including, when necessary, in the evenings and weekends). • A University degree in the relevant field and Sales & Marketing qualifications. • At least five (5) years Sales experience in tourism & hospitality. • Experience with International markets, Government institutions and / or UN agencies will be an added advantage. • Must be outgoing, of mature character and able to work with minimum supervision. • Excellent communication and negotiation skills. • Business acumen with a problem-solving attitude. • A Competitive salary will be offered to the successful candidates.