Summit Recruitment and Search Africa is a leading Recruitment and Executive Search agency head quartered in Kenya providing outstanding talent to a wide range of companies and NGO’s in various business sectors across Africa.
Our client, a fast-growing boutique hotel, is looking to recruit a The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and supervising the activities of the workforce, ensure the smooth and profitable running of the hotel as well as promoting & marketing of the hotel facilities and services. The ideal candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or relevant field, at least 4 years’ experience in hotel management and 2 years’ experience in sales and marketing.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive business development and sales & marketing strategies.
- Conduct market research, competitor analysis and increase brand awareness.
- Manage the hotel operations, budgets/expenses and monitor sales and profits.
- Handling maintenance issues, equipment and renovations.
- Lead generation and identifying new opportunities.
- Liaise with external parties and reviewing service contracts with them i.e., suppliers, travel agencies and event/conference planners.
- Ensure the hotels products and services are of quality standards.
- Inspect facilities regularly and ensuring compliance with licensing laws, health & safety standards.
Qualifications
- Must have a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or relevant field.
- Must have at least 4 years of experience in hotel management.
- Must have at least 2 years of experience in Sales and Marketing.
- Great attention to detail, strong leadership, and communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills as well as have a business mindset.
- Skilled in decision-making, problem-solving, planning and organizing.
- Reliable with an ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.
- Knowledge of hotel management software.
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