-Increase business/occupancy and promote the identity of the hotel through establishing and maintaining good relationships with a number of clients, working to meet the departmental sales targets; -Solicit and develop new business from identified market segments and sources of business; -Attend trade shows representing the hotel and in general keep a high profile in the market place; -Handle key accounts directly and ensure that the accounts database is accurate; -Assist the Area Director of Sales & Marketing in drawing up the marketing plan annually; -Prepare a tentative monthly schedule to record all sales and other related activities for the preceding month; -Present a summary of sales visits to the Area Director of Sales & Marketing on a weekly basis prior and after the week is completed;

-At least 5 years sales management experience preferably in a luxury/upscale market setting; -Outstanding interpersonal, communication skills at all levels, socially articulate in a business sense; -Ability to lead, train and develop the sales team; -Outstanding verbal and written communications skills in English; -Pro-active with a passion for luxury hospitality; -Strong administration & organisational skills with outstanding attention to detail; -Ability to take initiative and use new concepts and innovation to drive business and revenue opportunities.