Hotel Business Development Manager Job Vacancy in Thika, Kenya (120K)

Position Title: Hotel Business Development Manager

Reports to: Director

Industry: Hospitality Industry

Location: Kilimambogo, Thika

Gross Salary: KES. 120,000

Placement: Immediately

Job Purpose: Our client is a 4-star hotel seeking to hire a Business Development Manager to help in expanding their clientele.

The successful candidate will be the front of the company and will have the dedication to create and apply an effective sales strategy.

The goal is to drive sustainable financial growth through boosting sales and forging strong relationships with clients

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Take a lead role in the development of proposals and presentations for new business materials to create and nurture business opportunities and partnerships
  • Managing both existing sales pipeline and developing new business opportunities into local, national, or international markets
  • Develop sales and marketing strategies that take steps to have an impact in the market
  • Identify trends and customer needs, building a short/medium/long-term sales pipeline in accordance with targets
  • Implementation of marketing strategies, and delegate tasks that achieve strategic goals
  • Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships
  • Motivate fellow employees and team members to bring more efficiency and quality to work
  • Communicate clearly the progress of monthly/quarterly initiatives to internal and external stakeholders

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business-related courses
  • Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Business Development
  • Successful track record in achieving set revenue targets
  • Prior experience in B2B sales and negotiation in restaurant industry is an added advantage
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Working experience with sales techniques
  • Proficiency with data analysis, forecasting, and budgeting
  • Proven ability to plan and manage resources

Interested?

Apply directly through Our career page or email your CV to vacancies@gaprecruitment.co.ke

N.B. If you’re emailing us directly, remember to insert in the email subject line Hotel Business Development Manager – Restaurant for consideration by Thursday 3rd November 2022.