AREA: Cape Town, Durban or Gauteng

Salary: R65 000 CTC

Live in / out: Out

Client: Hospitality Group

Ref: CE0809A31

Start:  ASAP

Purpose:

The Group Sales & Marketing Director is responsible for the development and successful implementation of a strategic Sales and Marketing plan.

The incumbent will report to the Chief Executive Officer.

Responsibilities:
-           Responsible for the acquisition of new business and growth of existing business. 
-           He/She will manage the entire marketing mix, from public relations to brand management. 
-           The incumbent will ensure that the brand outperforms competitors by ensuring client  satisfaction, retention and market growth.
-           Implement stagegies to ensure that targets are achieved and exceeded
-           Direct and guide the Sales team
-           Develop planning strategies
-           Appraise team performance
-           Annual strategic monthly planning and reporting
-           Extending existing client contacts
-           Budget management and financial planning
-           Formulate annual sales targets according to Marketing Teams
-           Maintain appropriate communication with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
-           Motivation of training of the Sales and Marketing Teams
-           Analyse and evaluate monthly, quarterly and annual revenue targets
-           Relationship building with all key inbound and outbound partners.
-           Working closely with various travel trade partners
-           Develop and implement marketing plans
-           Oversee corporate communications activities

Skills:
-           Exceptional communication and organizational skills
-           Flexibility to travel locally and internationally
-           Felxibility with regards to working hours
-           Pro-active, assertive and confident
-           Ability to professionally conduct presentations and meetings.
-           Proven managerial and leadership skills]
-           Full competency in MS Office, Excel and Powerpoint
-           Self-motivated and results-driven
-           High level of negotiation skills
-           A track record of innovation in developing new revenue sources
-           Sound networking and relationship-building skills
-           High standards of excellence and attention to detail
-           Co-operative
-           Proficiency in report writing

Minimum Requirements:
-           A post-graduate Business Management qualification
-           Minimum of five years experience in a senior Sales and/or Marketing position
-           Drivers license and own transport