Vacancy title:
Sales and Marketing Executive

Jobs at:
Luke Hotels

Deadline of this Job:
17th September 2018

Duty Station:
Nairobi, Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: 3rd September2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

Luke Hotels is a well established 3 star hospitality brand operating within Nairobi & Thika with Accommodation and Conferencing Facilities
The hotel is looking for a sales and marketing executive

JOB DETAILS:
Position Summary:
Responsible for prospecting and selling the hotels services (facilities) to customers, to drive digital marketing strategies as well as be responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with clients

Sales & Marketing Executive Job Duties:

•  Identifies business opportunities by identifying clients and evaluating their position in the industry; researching and analyzing sales options.
  
•  Executes strategic sales and marketing plans against a defined hotel budget to maximize revenues through direct sales, marketing, e-commerce channels, public relations and community partnerships.
  
•  With the team sets annual budgets and implements strategies effective for achieving set target.
  
•  Checks customer satisfaction and resolves any issues to ensure repeat business
  
•  Maintains relationships with clients by providing support, information, and guidance;
  
•  Researches and recommends new opportunities; recommends profit and service improvements.
  
•  Identifies product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors.
  
•  Conducts assessment of sales performance to make necessary adjustments to increase patronage.
  
•  Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
  
•  Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
  
•  Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
  
•  Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  
•  With the Head of the Department drives digital marketing strategies including search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), and social presence (social reputation and social media)
  
•  Analyses and reports monthly digital performance metrics and data
  
•  With the team, analyses and manages reputation platforms such as TripAdvisor,
  
•  With the team, directs and coordinate marketing activities for the hotel.
  Sales Executive Job Qualification
  
•  Diploma in sales and marketing
  
•  Previous hotel sales and marketing experience with a preference in a full service hotel
  
•  Great understanding of online marketing strategies and tools
  
•  Proficient in use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Excel