Assistant Sales & Marketing Manager at Ibis Hotel Ikeja

Overview

Ibis Hotel Ikeja is an international hotel company owned by AccorHotels, a hotel holding company. AccorHotels is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange and was founded in 1967. Ibis opened its first hotel in 1974. The hotels are generally close to city centres, airports, beaches or railway stations.

Job Position: Assistant Sales & Marketing Manager

Job Location: Lagos

Job Description

1. Collaborate with Sales Manager in the planning and development of sales strategies, as well as in setting sales goals and standards.
2. To negotiate contracts with clients and to ensure that all necessary paperwork (e.g. credit agreements, etc.) is in place prior to clients’ placing business
3. To maintain an efficient sales office procedure and to insure the regular maintenance of an accurate and updated accounts/contacts database and follow-up procedures
4. Ensure contact is maintained with clients to create a good work relationship that supports sales as well as increases customer base
5. Effect periodic sales meetings and update records on ANAIS
6. Ensure adherence to the work ethics, policies, and regulations of the Hotel
7. Perform administrative tasks of production recording, filing, and inventory
8. Responsible for recommending solutions which will help in enhancing the profits of the company and should be a problem solver.
9. Provide excellent customer service and ensure that all the customers are satisfied with the services and are not facing any issues
10. Responsible for developing strategies and suggesting changes which will help bring about more profit and improved sales
11. Have a thorough understanding of the drivers of the business in hospitality sector and have demonstrated the ability to adapt and deliver in an aggressive and competitive environment
12. To assist the Sales & Marketing Manager in managing and coordinating all efforts of the Sales & Marketing operations, to ensure efficient, prompt, courteous, consistent quality and proactive service for all hotel guests
13. Be aware of local market competition, to monitor trends within the industry and make suggestions how these could be implemented in the hotel
14. To pass on all complaints/comments received from customers/clients regarding the hotel, hotel services, etc. to the management immediately
15. To be fully aware of the hotel’s major corporate clients and high-profile individual guests, current VIP guests, hotel promotions and room rates
16. To maintain and exceed the hotel’s revenue goals within the allocated market segments
17. organize and conduct a familiarization tour of the hotel
18. To maintain confidentiality of the information directly related to the hotel’s activities and to not divulge such information outside the hotel.

Job Requirements

1. Degree in Marketing, Business Administration and other related fields
2. Minimum of three (3) years of working experience in a similar role, hotel experience will be a plus
3. Sound knowledge of digital and traditional marketing strategies and operations
4. Problem-solving, and communication skills as to relating with clients and colleagues
5. Proficient in the use of Opera & other related software for effective marketing communications & operations

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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