Total 5 sales representative job vacancies in Information Technology category in Singapore

Summary

Support the Director of Sales & Marketing (DOSM) with leading, directing and motivating the Sales Team. Ensure annual sales budget is achieved and surpassed. Responsible for extending the management standards and quality guidelines in the department set by the DOSM and to assume complete management responsibility for all activites of the department in the absence of the DOSM, in line with the hotels mission, vision and objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the DOSM in the management of the Sales Team especially in the absence of the DOSM.
• Attend internal meetings and conference calls, client appointments and client events in the absence primarily of the DOSM.
• Responsible for key account management based on assigned portfolio, ensuring revenue maximization, achievement of personal targets and increasing fair market share versus competitor set
• Responsible for prospecting new accounts.
• Responsible for all segments of assigned geographical markets.
• Provide supervision, leadership and direction to ensure efficient and effective operation of sales department.
• Ensure hotel achieves maximum potential in yield management & sales revenue, profits and market share in the target markets.
• Detailed knowledge of all services provided by the Hotel and all relevant facts and figures of the hotel.
• Responsible for SMART contracting of all RFP accounts to ensure optimum yielding during annual rate negotiations.
• Constantly seek to improve and develop any new business opportunities communicating and implementing such plans and objectives.
• Attend trade shows, exhibitions, conferences and updates on the marketing trends and promote the Hotel internationally.
• Participate in strategic planning and execution of sales activities according to hotel’s objectives and directives.
• Monitor sales production and adjust sales activities, account coverage and sales priorities as necessary to achieve plan goals.
• Identify sources of group business to the hotel and establish solicitation programs to maximize sales.
• Establish account qualification criteria and use market research to identify priority markets and accounts, assign sales to ensure coverage of all major accounts.
• Conduct periodic reviews, i.e. quarterly and half-yearly to review sales/product mix, expenditure & profit performances and recommend to management for implementation of corrective actions and revenue enhancements.
• Conduct site inspection for hotel.
• Entertainment of clients in our F&B outlets when and where possible.
• Increase in overall hotel business conversion percentage.
• Establish strong relationships with clients to ensure repeat business.
• Prepare sales-related documents throughout the sales process.
• Create and manage company profiles in the PMS Opera System, ANAIS System.
• Daily update of sales report in ANAIS System, DSR and show around report.
• File and retrieve documents and reference materials in the shared drive.
• Conduct research and collect data to prepare reports and documents.
• Utilise efficient sales strategy for the maximization of hotel revenue.
• Respond to feedback from clients and provide after-sales support when required.
• Maintain adequate communication with other departments in the hotel so that the needs of clients can be anticipated and met in an organised manner.
• Manage customer budgets to maximize revenue and meeting customer needs.
• Make best efforts to upsell, drive additional revenue and incremental business for each event.
• Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management.
• Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times.
• Require working beyond office hours, weekends/public holidays as and when is required by the Management.
• Be aware of the hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures.
• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the assigned by the Management.

Sales Administration Responsibilities

• Establish leads/partnerships and direct efforts to achieve Groups, Corporate, Leisure, M.I.C.E, Airline, Luxury Consortia room night goals based on market segmentation and budget and to develop ongoing relationships with the clients
• Monitor sales production and adjust sales activities, account coverage and sales priorities as necessary to achieve the planned goals
• Develop account qualifications criteria and use market research to identify priority markets and accounts , to assign sales to assure coverage to all major markets and segments
• Monitor weekly activity of Senior / Sales Managers and ensure sales team is maximizing the use of resources to penetrate new accounts
• Develop annual sales department budget and execute sales programs and activities

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Sales Personnel Development Responsibilities

• Recruit, select train and motivate Sales department personnel to achieve sales goals
• Assure understanding of Job Descriptions, Goals, SOP of Sales Department personnel and conduct formal semi-annual evaluation and ongoing coaching and counseling
• Maintain established personnel policies and procedures of the hotels

Market Planning Responsibilities

• Participate in development and execution of hotel marketing plan to identify sources of group business to the hotel and establish solicitation programs to maximize sales
• Participate in development of marketing plan, sales action plan, profit plan, A&P budget and marketing audits
• Monitor forecast of all Groups, Corporate, Leisure, M.I.C.E, Airline, Luxury Consortia and identify valley periods of sales emphasis and achieve forecast

Communications Responsibilities

• Maintain close and open communication with other department heads
• Maintain timely communication with Corporate Sales Offices, STB that can generate leads and provide information
• Coordinate communication between Sales and Other Departments to assure awareness of bookings and sales programs
• Maintain  timely and responsive communication with accounts and prospects

Personal Account Servicing Responsibilities

• Joint service key accounts with Senior / Sales Managers  and ensure continuity in our communications with accounts

Inventory Management Responsibilities

• Monitor transient bookings in relation to room availability, room type and customer spending potential to maximize rooms and other revenue
• Ensure all corporate transient contracts are loaded and kept within a central file

Other Responsibilities

• Ensure that all safety , health, security and loss control policies and procedures and government legislation are adhered to
• Comply with hotel and department policies and procedures at all times
• To carry out other duties as and when assigned by the Management of the Hotel

• SALES ADMINISTRATION RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Establish programs and direct efforts to achieve groups and catering goals based on market segmentation and budget
  • Monitor sales production and adjust sales activities, account coverage and sales priorities as necessary to achieve the planned goals
  • Develop annual sales department budget and execute sales programs and activities
  • Prepare departmental budget and forecasts, operating within set parameters and ensure effective cost control
  • To establish and maintain rapport with clients, prior to, during and post conference, exceeding their expectation and encouraging repeat business
  • Expedite function bookings, proposal and event contracts
  • Conduct site inspections when required
  • Control function space maximization
• SALES PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Recruit, select train and motivate Sales department personnel to achieve sales goals
  • Assure understanding of Job Descriptions, Goals, SOP of Sales Department personnel and conduct formal semi-annual evaluation and ongoing coaching and counseling
  • Maintain established personnel policies and procedures of the hotels
• MARKET PLANNING RESPONSIBIITIES
  • Participate in development and execution of hotel marketing plan to identify sources of group business to the hotel and establish solicitation programs to maximize sales
  • Participate in development of marketing plan, sales action plan, profit plan, A&P budget and marketing audits
  • Monitor forecast of all group and FIT segments and identify valley periods of sales emphasis and achieve forecast
• COMMUNICATION RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Maintain close and open communication with other department heads
  • Maintain timely communication with Corporate Sales Offices, STB that can generate leads and provide information
  • Coordinate communication between Sales and Other Departments to assure awareness of bookings and sales programs
  • Maintain  timely and responsive communication with accounts and prospects
•  INVENTORY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Monitor function space utilization and holding period of tentative groups to maximize catering revenue
  • Monitor group bookings in relation to room availability, room type and customer spending potential to maximize rooms and other revenue
  • Ensure that all contracts are covered by attrition and cancellation clauses to ensure hotel is protected
• OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Ensure that all safety , health, security and loss control policies and procedures and government legislation are adhered to
  • Comply with hotel and department policies and procedures at all times
  • To carry out other duties as and when assigned by the Management of the Hotel

• Direct and manage all group, transient, and sales activities to maximize revenue for the area hotels within their scope of responsibility
• Works with management team to create and implement sales plan addressing revenue, customers and segments managed by individual sales team members.
• Prepare, implement and compile data for the strategic sales plan, monthly/annual SMART goals, annual goals, sales budget, forecasts and other reports as directed/required
• Together with Director of Revenue Management, develop rates, group ceilings and deployment strategies through review of competitive data, demand analysis and mix management
• Implement promotions and offers
• Recruit, direct, manage, train and counsel sales employee to ensure maximum revenue potential
• Lead, direct and participate in sales presentations, and client meetings
• Conduct and attend daily business review meetings, weekly strategic sales meetings, management meetings and other meetings as required/ requested
• Represent the hotel in the community and industry organizations and events when applicable
• Recommend, supervise, administer and ensure timely completion of all activities of the Sales Department
• Develop a complete knowledge of company sales policies and SOP’s, and ensure knowledge of and adherence to those policies by the sales team
• Develop and maintain market awareness to ensure ability to predict revenue opportunities and set proactive strategies
• Recommend and monitor sales goals and maximize revenue
• Operate the Sales Department within established sales expense budget
• Initiate and follow up on sales leads
• Monitor production of all top accounts and evaluate trends within said market; ensure sales employee is held accountable for those accounts within their respective territories
• Coordinate all non-group transient sales and catering solicitations to maximize market mix
• Administer training in the Sales department

Monitor all day-to-day activities of direct reports

• Assist in the preparation of required reports in a timely manner
• Conduct weekly sales meetings and daily line ups
• Conduct regular business review meetings with Sales employee and General Manager
• Be familiar with all Mondrian Singapore Duxton sales policies and selling techniques with an emphasis on maximizing occupancy, Average Daily Rate (ADR) and Food & Beverage revenue
• Conduct all Sales Team performance reviews
• Motivate, coach, counsel and discipline all Sales department personnel aligned with Mondrian Singapore Duxton policies and code of conduct
• Conduct a professional, thorough site inspection of the hotel with clients, exhibiting key features and benefits of the property, and ensure that all Sales Managers conduct thorough site inspections
• Develop strategies to increase and maximize market share from competitors

The Role

The Director of Sales and Marketing is responsible for planning and implementing sales, marketing programs, both short and long term, targeted toward existing and new markets by performing the duties personally or through the Sales & Marketing team. The incumbent directs the day-to-day activities, plans, develops and communicates strategies and goals for the teams, which include Rooms Sales, and Marketing & Communications. He / She is responsible for driving the teams in developing new accounts, nurturing existing accounts and implementing sales and marketing strategies. The incumbent will also work with the Corporate Team and Owner to create and implement hotel-level tactical sales and marketing plans, analyze current / potential market and sales trends and spearhead all activities to increase revenue and market share through added business volume and increased rate for the Hotel.

Our Expectations

1. Develop and implement strategic sales & marketing plans and take effective actions to achieve Room Sales and Event sales revenue in order to optimize general business opportunities.
2. Develop and manage sales/marketing operating budgets, be in control of expenses and apply the best possible costs management in his/her responsibility.
3. Develop and recommend product positioning, packaging and pricing strategy to produce the highest possible long-term market share.
4. Observe and evaluate the market and main competitors, identify trend and adjust marketing strategy to meet changing market and competitive conditions so as to achieve satisfactory market share in relation to industry and economic trends.
5. Establish realistic yet challenging sales targets and measure the effectiveness of strategies, tactical actions and performances of the sales team.
6. Establish and maintain relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners and network business relations to corporate clients, like airlines, tourist offices, travel / destination management companies etc.
7. Oversee advertising and promotional activities, including print, online, electronic media, direct mail, etc and guide preparation of marketing activity reports.
8. Direct marketing activities and ensure effective results within designated budgets. Maintain consistent Mondrian Brand standards throughout all products, promotional material and events.
9. Direct the effective distribution of product via various channels and develop effective strategies to maximize yield.
10. Meet with key clients, assisting sales team with managing relationships to negotiate and close deals.
11. Represent the hotel at Trade Shows, Sales Calls & Conferences to promote the hotel and its products whilst seeking new business opportunities.
12. Prepare periodic sales report showing sales volume, potential sales and areas of proposal client base expansion to evaluate production and plan for future sustained business.
13. Responsible for establishing policies and procedures and ensuring adherence