Hotel Jobs in Kenya – KSLH

Kenya Safari Lodges & Hotels Ltd (KSLH) was incorporated in 1966 under the Companies Act, Cap 486 Laws of Kenya.

KSLH owns and operates three properties, namely Mombasa Beach Hotel, Mombasa, Voi Safari Lodge, Tsavo East and Ngulia Safari Lodge, Tsavo West.
Tourism Finance Corporation (TFC) is the majority shareholder in this Company.
The Board of Directors seeks to recruit visionary, qualified, experienced and highly talented professionals to fill the positions below:
Sales and Marketing Manager
1 Position

Ref. KSL/SMM/2019
Reporting to the General Manager, the sales and marketing manager will be responsible for the sales & marketing function of KSLH.
He/she coordinates the development of KSLH marketing and sales strategy, policies and procedures.
Leads a team of sales executives to implement the Company’s sales strategies in order to maximize occupancy levels, ADRs and sales turnover.
Person Profile
·         Degree in business, marketing or hotel /hospitality management. Membership in a professional body (CIM, MSK, PRSK, AMA). An MBA would be advantageous.
·         Minimum of 4 years experience in a busy 3 to 4 star rated Hotel Company with facilities of not less than 250 rooms. Background in marketing conferences and safari lodges essential.
·         Outstanding product knowledge, promotional skills, negotiating and rates contracting techniques.
·         Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
·         Proficient in computerized hotel information systems (Fidelio, Opera etc). Hands-on expertise in MS Office suite.
·         Outstanding customer service; high level of integrity and business ethics.
Job Profile
·         Plans, organizes, directs and oversees the implementation of KSLH Marketing and Sales plan in line with set policy and company standards.
·         Identifies each unit’s demand segments, sources of business and develops appropriate marketing and sales strategies.
·         Leads, develops and motivates sales team to maximize occupancy, ADRs and profitability.
·         Builds professional rapport with local and international markets through constant communication and positive stakeholder engagement.

Sales and Marketing Executive
3 Positions
Ref. KSL/SME/2019
Promote sales of KSLH units, facilities and services directly using marketing techniques.
Achieve set sales targets in accordance with the Sales & Marketing plans.
Promote the image and services of the company so that maximum growth occurs through gaining new clients and contracts.
Person Profile
·         KCSE minimum C or equivalent, diploma or degree in sales and marketing or Hotel/ Hospitability Management from a recognized institution.
·         Minimum 3 years sales and marketing experience tourist in a 3 to 4 star tourist class hotel/lodge
·         Outstanding customer service skills. Evidence of advanced computer/digital marketing skills.
·         Must be able to speak, read and write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the marketplace. Excellent business writing skills.
Job Profile
·         Meet or exceed set sales targets in the allocated segments or key accounts
·         Develop new business out of the existing segments’
·         Maintain and develop a computerized clientele and prospective clients database
For the full Job Description, please refer to the Company Website: www.safari-hotels.com
Applicants to submit the following clearance certificates
·         HELB
·         EACC
·         D.C.I (Good Conduct)
·         Approved Credit Reference Bureau
·         KRA Tax Compliant
If you meet the requirements stipulated, please apply quoting the reference, and send us your application including CV, copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials; state your experience, current position, names and contacts of three professional referees, email address and mobile phone contacts, and submit to the address below:
The Ag. General Manager
Kenya Safari Lodges & Hotels Limited
P.O. Box 90414 – 80100
Mombasa
Email: vacancy@kenya-safari.co.ke
So as to reach us by close of business on Friday, 23rd August 2019.
Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
KSLH is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.