Tasks, Duties & ResponsibilitiesStrategically drives profitable revenue – all segments - market share growth with assigned existing new account portfolio fselected RHG hotel portfolioCreates a consultative selling approach to maximize commercial opportunity fRHG globalEnsuring outound business all segmentsSupports to execute the RHG sales strategy in line with hotel needs with clear action plan fboth, online offline business potentialDemonstrates a growth in production revenues market share with account base, focused on total profitable revenueExecute tactical action plans fnew opening hotels and/focus hotels on a short- as well as on a long-termActively targets new business opportunities on a continual basisEnsures regular communication with clients to deliver key messages support the hotel as/when required acts as an ambassadbetween hotels clients becoming an acknowledged expert on market customer issues within the territory of RadissonResponsible forganization execution of agreed activity plan, such as but not limited to fairs, events, workshops, telemarketingDevelops knowledge of each account, its pipeline, supplier management strategic focusStays up to date concerning industry trends, news, competitactivities updates the team accordinglyWork alongside the 3rd Party Intermediary (TMC-PCO) where appropriate to ensure account development is properly implemented at all levelsResearch, identify establish new business sales contacts, develop relationships revenue opportunities from existing clientsExecute focused strategies faccount development inder to penetrate accounts communicate to all internal stakeholders, leveraging collaboration work from analytics teamWorks actively with RHG selected system such as but not limited to SAP C4C, Pulse, Hotelligence, Lanyon, CVENT, salespresenterManaging the end to end Transient RFP negotiation with full ownership responsibilityWorks with shares information on all aspects of accounts portfolio market with relevant team members of Revenue Generation TeamAssists immediate superiin all reasonable ways regularly contributes to overall area Corporate Meeting & Events strategyParticipate in key travel industry trade showsDelivery of the the sales performance objectivesOrganize perform client activities such as Fam Trip, Sales Trips, fairs & shows presentation, site inspections with one voice towards the customers relating back to strategic industries, segments & type of businessSupport to assist handling enquiries follow up on leads where applicable to drive conversion.QualificationsBachelors Degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Marketing a related discipline.Minimum 8–10 years of progressive sales leadership experience within the international hospitality industry.Experience with multi-property, cluster regional sales leadership position is an advantagePrevious experience with an international hotel operatis highly preferred.Strong understanding of hotel operations, revenue management commercial strategy.Proven success in driving revenue growth across Corporate, MICE, Leisure, Wholesale, Government Airline segments.Experience supporting new hotel openings commercial ramp-up strategies is advantageous. Demonstrated ability to develop execute country-wide sales strategies that maximize revenue, RevPAR, market share profitability.Strong track record in key account management strategic business development.Experience managing inbound outbound business opportunities across multiple hotels.Sound knowledge of revenue management principles, pricing strategies distribution channels.Ability to interpret market intelligence, competitive analysis sales performance metrics to identify growth opportunities.
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