Head of Sales & Marketing – Outsourced Staffer – East Rand

Head of Sales & Marketing – Outsourced Staffer – East Rand

A leading name in South African hospitality is seeking a Chief of Sales and Marketing Officer

*Key Performance Areas:*
– Source business through client databases, RFPs, and contacts.
– Client and operations liaison.
– Sales pipeline management and reporting.
– Identify and secure new business opportunities.
– Client entertainment and after-sales care.
– Budgeting and reporting.
– Marketing and branding.
– Human resources management.
– Participation in Exco.
– Self-management.

Description:

– Lead the sales, business development, marketing, and social media team.
– Evaluate and pursue business opportunities from the client database.
– Schedule and attend client appointments, presenting company services professionally.
– Assess client needs and budget constraints to secure formal proposals.
– Coordinate client surveys and elicit feedback on company services.
– Address client issues promptly with relevant departments.
– Update the sales pipeline weekly and produce monthly sales statistics

– Prepare and present quotations/proposals in collaboration with operations management.
– Negotiate and close deals within cost parameters, meeting sales targets.
– Ensure the sales team maintains a proactive, “hunter” mindset.
– Manage and monitor external marketing, advertising, and PR activities.
– Plan and review public relations events to maximize impact.
– Maintain and control marketing collateral and branding standards.

This role requires strategic oversight and a focus on driving business growth while maintaining high standards of client satisfaction and brand integrity.

Requirements:

– Tertiary education is essential, with a marketing degree preferred.
– A minimum of 7 years of sales experience as a Sales Manager/Director, ideally within the hotel, food, or catering industry.
– Proven sales track record.
– Outgoing and presentable demeanor.
– Comprehensive understanding and experience in the sales process.
– Advanced computer literacy, particularly in Excel.
– High-impact presentation and proposal writing skills.
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
– Strong financial knowledge and budgeting capabilities.
– Expertise in building feasibilities.
– Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
– Proven ability to achieve sales targets.
– Must own a vehicle and have a driver’s license, with extensive travel required.

If no reply is received within 4 business days please consider your application unsuccessful

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