Sales Executive | voco™ Amritsar

At voco®, we've created a hotel brand that gives people a different choice. Hotels to count on but different enough to be fun. Unstuffy hotels, where people feel comfortable to relax, and just get on with relaxing. Our new family of hotels are connected by their own sense of style and individual character – and that's something we make the most of. Finding the perfect mix of reliability and new experiences. Because we believe that when you respect individuality life gets interesting.

Participates in sales activities and events and assists Sales Manager in successful achievement of budget & forecasted room revenues in accommodation and other revenue generation areas

At voco we look for people who are dynamic, confident and ambitious; people who excel in their role and help our guests succeed too.

Dutiesand responsibilities

• With Sales Manager plan sales strategy and implement tactics to achieve budget
• Sell all facets of the hotel and cross sell other InterContinental Hotels Group properties
• Establish new business and maintain existing business accounts through the preparation and execution of action plans
• Convert sales leads
• Handle accounts/prospects jointly with senior positions
• Solicit and close business according to established parameters
• Conduct familiarizations and site inspections
• Maintain a regular sales call pattern
• Monitor competitive set and communicate tactical changes to Manager
• Attend regular meetings
• Entertain prospects and existing key accounts with the view to sustain business and generate further sales
• Report as required on sales activities and successes
• Participate in conducting client interviews
• Maintain regular contract with the IHG regional network of hotels and reservation center
• Monitor competitor activities
• Build profile in market place
• Assist Sales Manager with collateral distribution and direct mail campaigns
• Develop and maintain contact with business generators, meeting and convention planners, visitors/Convention Bureau travel agents, tour operators, airlines, corporate accounts, Government Departments and other producers closely allied to Hotel Business
• Work in line with business requirements

Accountability

Works closely with Sales Coordinator/Reservation Agent for assigned daily tasks.

Qualifications and requirements

• Diploma or Vocational Certificate in Sales & Marketing, Hotel Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 1 year related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience