Duties and Responsibilities
FINANCIAL RETURNS
· Validate of the potential ofassigned accounts and create account plans as per the IHG hotels BusinessDevelopment standard operating procedures
· Develop the assigned portfolio tomeet set goals and maximise profitability
· Gather information oncurrent and prospective clients / contacts to generate incremental business
· Maintain effective control ofsales expenses
PEOPLE
· Use both account interactionand publicly available tools to monitor competitors' activities as it relatesto both the hotel and the portfolio of accounts and share relevant informationwith key stakeholders in line with hotel procedures
· Provide feedback to managementon changing market conditions, including competition and market trends
· Involve Director of Sales whereappropriate on sales calls and sales meetings
· Communicate to his/her superiorany issues encountered and other relevant information
· Attend and participate in andwhere appropriate, organise training sessions, daily briefings and othermeetings as required
· Where applicable, supervise, manageand train Business Development Executives and Business Development Coordinatorsin carrying out their responsibilities
· Where applicable, act asescalation point for client and members of the Business Development Team whenissues are not solved at a proper level
GUEST EXPERIENCE
· Network within one’s portfolioof accounts to build relationships with key decision makers and other relevantstaff
· Conduct client meetings as wellas planning and coordinating site introduction tours and inspections
· Handle and manage clients’queries or issues
· Be proactive and responsiblefor the follow up of new sales leads to enhance guest experience
· Develop and maintain contactwith business generators (MICE Planner; travel agents; etc.)
RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS
· Ensure accurate and timelyupdating of an accurate record of all relevant activities in the provided SalesSystem (i.e. Delphi; Opera; etc.) for future reference and control purposes
· Update Account and Contactprofiles, attach Account plans, ensure ‘live’ information for action
· Develop awareness andreputation of the hotel and the brand in the local community.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Degree or Diploma in Marketing, Business or Hospitality Managementdesired, and at least 3 years of relevant Sales experience in Hospitality or arelated service industry.
Expected to possess the following skills:
· In-depth knowledge of sales principlesand techniques
· Effective communication andnegotiation skills
· Strong knowledge of hotelproducts, rates and marketing programmes
· Excellent PC skills (includingMS Office)
· Ability to develop strongrelationships with customers and other stakeholders
· Knowledge and experience ofSales Systems (i.e. Delphi; Opera; etc.) is advantageous
其他要求
- 语言要求:英语-熟练,中国普通话-熟练
- 计算机能力:熟练
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