Our client, a Hotel
and Resort within Nairobi, is looking for a Business Development
Manager.
Reporting to the MD, the Business Development Manager, will be responsible for the Sales and Marketing function.
He/she must have good knowledge of Branding, PR and Communication.Reporting to the MD, the Business Development Manager, will be responsible for the Sales and Marketing function.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Enhance
organizational effectiveness through setting up appropriate sales and
marketing strategies.
- Increase
revenue base for the hotel and sustain growth and number of
clients/potential clients
- Manage
all communications of the Firm to the public with the aim of building and
maintaining the Firm’s reputation
- Networking
with both individual clients and corporate clients.
- Developing
the hotels’ overall marketing plan
- Developing
the Marketing budget and ensuring that the marketing spend is well within
the budget
- Ensuring
that the organization is well positioned within the market through robust
brand strategies.
- Product
development - designing and coming up with new products
- Advertising
and promotion of products and service offerings
- Keeping
abreast of the offerings in the market through Market intelligence
- Carry
out internal research to establish how to improve on client service
delivery to ensure client retention
- Carry
out feasibility studies
- Build
and manage relationships with the public including clients, media,
partners, interested parties and professional bodies among others.
- Monitor
and evaluate sales performance for the hotel
Required skills and qualifications:
- Minimum
of 3 years experience in a marketing/Business Development role
- Exceptional
knowledge of marketing, sales, PR and Branding
- Strong
project management, problem-solving, & analytical skills
- Ability
to develop strong relationships and work with senior level executives
- Exception
written and verbal communication skills
- Solid
business acumen, management, and marketing communication skills
- Strong
computer skills, especially Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
If you meet the above qualifications please send your CV and
Application letter indicating your current and expected salary to:
The Recruitment Team
Fanisi HR Solutions
Email: recruitment@fanisi.net
Closing date: 29th February, 2012.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
The Recruitment Team
Fanisi HR Solutions
Email: recruitment@fanisi.net
Closing date: 29th February, 2012.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
