Total 7 Director/C-Level sales coordinator job vacancies in D08 Little India

JOB PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

Responsible overall for an organisation's sales growth, a sales Director drives the development of sales strategies by leading client segmentation and competitor analysis. The Director also takes charge of expanding sales channels and networks, fostering client relationships through contract and customer service management, and increasing client acquisition and retention through analysis of client behaviour. Mentoring and offering strategic guidance to the marketing team is also part of the job.

This individual is innovative and forward-thinking, commutes frequently to identify and develop key sales opportunities, and keeps abreast of market trends and major industry events and activities, such as by attending relevant international events and conventions.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Collaborate with members of the Marketing team to penetrate key markets.

· Define the approach for the overall sale of new business and account retention.

· Develop a comprehensive sales and distribution strategy to maximise sales opportunities.

· Develop sales and distribution policies that reflect the organisation's goals.

· Direct the Sales team in generating proposals that define a clear path to client satisfaction and revenue growth.

· Establish customer relationship management (CRM) systems and guidelines to manage customer relationships.

· Establish internal guidelines for personal data protection based on applicable legislations, to manage customer data.

· Foster relationships with new partners to achieve desired revenue.

· Influence senior stakeholders within customers' organisations and premier buyers in the industry.

· Investigate factors impacting sales performance.

· Leverage innovations to maximise revenue of traditional and digital assets and products.

· Monitor changes in the industry and leverage them for business opportunities.

· Outline objectives in key target areas such as sales volume, market share, distribution channels and profit margins to guide promotions and sponsorships.

· Participate in forums to keep abreast of new changes in the industry and practices.

· Promote positive relationships with major customers to understand their needs.

· Provide advice when preparing bid documents and integrated proposals for key accounts.

· Provide input on sales incentive structure and key performance indicators to help monitor targets.

· Provide input to the Content Development team based on customer and industry feedback.

· Recommend changes in pricing structures in product lines or products.

· Review sales performance by analysing performance reports.

EDUCATION

1. Degree in Business Administration, Economics or equivalent

2. MBA is highly advantageous

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

1. Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in sales and marketing with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles in a sizeable company in a consumer or engineering industry

2. Possess high degree of integrity and strong analytical skills.

3. Demonstrate leadership and business acumen, having a proven record in business partnering and commercial value add to regional operating subsidiaries.

4. Familiar with listing manual and code of corporate governance requirements.

5. Critical thinking, exercise sound judgment and provide financial perspectives.

6. Experience in managing group information technology functions.

Develop and set revenue sales and marketing strategies for the hotel to ensure plans are implemented, results are monitored and sales goals are achieved. Regularly sell hotel rooms, meeting rooms, and food and beverage through direct client contacts.

At Holiday Inn® we want our guests to relax and be themselves which means we need team members to:

• Be you – by being natural, professional and personable in the way you are with people

• Get ready – by taking notice and using your knowledge so that you are prepared for anything

• Show you care – by being thoughtful in the way you welcome and connect with guests

• Take action – by showing initiative, taking ownership and going the extra mile

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

FINANCIAL RETURNS:

• Achieve budgeted revenues and personal/team sales goals and maximise profitability. Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget, the hotel sales and marketing plan and business plan, and financial plans.
• Create and implement sales plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy, increase average rates, increase volume, food and beverage and banquet sales.
• Produce/Review monthly reports and sales forecasts to analyse current/potential market and sales trends, coordinate activities to increase revenue and market share and monitor performance to ensure actual sales meet or exceed established revenue plan.
• Curate and develop special events and sales activities to potential clientele.
• Represent hotel in trade shows and major market events locally and nationally to promote new business and increase sales and marketing opportunities for the hotel.

PEOPLE:

• Manage day-to-day sales activities, plan and assign work, and establish performance and development goals for team members. Provide coaching and regular feedback to help manage conflict, improve team member performance, and recognize good performance.
• Educate and train sales team that is responsible for developing new accounts, maintaining existing accounts, and implementing sales strategies. Ensure staff is properly trained and has the tools and equipment to carry out job duties.
• Work with other department managers to ensure proper staffing levels based on hotel occupancy.
• Recommend or initiate any HR related actions when required.
• Drive a great working environment for teams to thrive connect departments to create sense of one team
• Interact with outside contacts: guests, vendors, and business partners.
• Develop and maintain great working relationships with key partners and outside contacts to increase revenue

GUEST EXPERIENCE:

• Provide guests with information (example: loyalty programmes, area attractions, restaurants, facility information) to elevate guest experience.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients and outside contacts in order to produce group and/or convention business, to include room sales and food & beverage sales.
• Schedule conventions and/or business group activities at the hotel and coordinate with other hotel-level departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the sales office and prospective clients.
• Communicate to appropriate departments all pertinent information requirements and special needs for arriving VIP’s, large groups, and other key guests.
• Lead marketing efforts to up sell guests on hotel services, offerings, and amenities.

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS:

• Identify operational problems that reduce the effectiveness of marketing activities and overall hotel sales performance and work with appropriate department on solutions
• Develop awareness and reputation of the hotel and the brand in the local community
• Connect with key business leaders, officials, and representatives of local community groups within the city to ensure constant high-profile exposure for the hotel
• Effectively communicate and market aspects of the hotel that are sustainable or “green” and use information to gain new business opportunities
• Raise the awareness and reputation of your hotel and the brand locally occasionally acting as hotel representative for media related enquiries
• Identify improvements to marketing activities and overall hotel sales performance and work with other departments
• Perform adhoc duties unexpected moments when we have to pull together to get a task done

ACCOUNTABILITY

This is the top sales and marketing job in a full or limited-service hotel and may include meeting space and or catering facilities. May manage professional level and administrative sales team members.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in marketing or related field, and two to four years’ experience in a hospitality or hotel sales and marketing setting with direct supervisory experience over a sales team, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Must speak fluent English. Other languages preferred.

Develop and set revenue sales and marketing strategies for the hotel to ensure plans are implemented, results are monitored and sales goals are achieved. Regularly sell hotel rooms, meeting rooms, and food and beverage through direct client contacts.

At Holiday Inn® we want our guests to relax and be themselves which means we need team members to:

• Be you – by being natural, professional and personable in the way you are with people

• Get ready – by taking notice and using your knowledge so that you are prepared for anything

• Show you care – by being thoughtful in the way you welcome and connect with guests

• Take action – by showing initiative, taking ownership and going the extra mile

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

FINANCIAL RETURNS:

• Achieve budgeted revenues and personal/team sales goals and maximise profitability. Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget, the hotel sales and marketing plan and business plan, and financial plans.
• Create and implement sales plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy, increase average rates, increase volume, food and beverage and banquet sales.
• Produce/Review monthly reports and sales forecasts to analyse current/potential market and sales trends, coordinate activities to increase revenue and market share and monitor performance to ensure actual sales meet or exceed established revenue plan.
• Curate and develop special events and sales activities to potential clientele.
• Represent hotel in trade shows and major market events locally and nationally to promote new business and increase sales and marketing opportunities for the hotel.

PEOPLE:

• Manage day-to-day sales activities, plan and assign work, and establish performance and development goals for team members. Provide coaching and regular feedback to help manage conflict, improve team member performance, and recognize good performance.
• Educate and train sales team that is responsible for developing new accounts, maintaining existing accounts, and implementing sales strategies. Ensure staff is properly trained and has the tools and equipment to carry out job duties.
• Work with other department managers to ensure proper staffing levels based on hotel occupancy.
• Recommend or initiate any HR related actions when required.
• Drive a great working environment for teams to thrive connect departments to create sense of one team
• Interact with outside contacts: guests, vendors, and business partners.
• Develop and maintain great working relationships with key partners and outside contacts to increase revenue

GUEST EXPERIENCE:

• Provide guests with information (example: loyalty programmes, area attractions, restaurants, facility information) to elevate guest experience.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients and outside contacts in order to produce group and/or convention business, to include room sales and food & beverage sales.
• Schedule conventions and/or business group activities at the hotel and coordinate with other hotel-level departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the sales office and prospective clients.
• Communicate to appropriate departments all pertinent information requirements and special needs for arriving VIP’s, large groups, and other key guests.
• Lead marketing efforts to up sell guests on hotel services, offerings, and amenities.

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS:

• Identify operational problems that reduce the effectiveness of marketing activities and overall hotel sales performance and work with appropriate department on solutions
• Develop awareness and reputation of the hotel and the brand in the local community
• Connect with key business leaders, officials, and representatives of local community groups within the city to ensure constant high-profile exposure for the hotel
• Effectively communicate and market aspects of the hotel that are sustainable or “green” and use information to gain new business opportunities
• Raise the awareness and reputation of your hotel and the brand locally occasionally acting as hotel representative for media related enquiries
• Identify improvements to marketing activities and overall hotel sales performance and work with other departments
• Perform adhoc duties unexpected moments when we have to pull together to get a task done

ACCOUNTABILITY

This is the top sales and marketing job in a full or limited-service hotel and may include meeting space and or catering facilities. May manage professional level and administrative sales team members.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in marketing or related field, and two to four years’ experience in a hospitality or hotel sales and marketing setting with direct supervisory experience over a sales team, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Must speak fluent English. Other languages preferred.

• Degree with minimum 5 years’ experience in good understanding of market trend in toys production industry.
• Proactive and self-driven, good work attitude and result oriented.
• Great presentation skills, strong negotiation, and communication skills.
• Must have a learning mindset, independent and proactive in problem-solving.
• Possess high level of professionalism and integrity.
• Meticulous and well-organized with the ability to work under tight timelines.
• Proficient in MS office

• wn and hit/exceed annual sales targets within assigned territory and accounts
• Develop and execute strategic plan to achieve sales targets and expand our customer base
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships
• Partner with customers to understand their business needs and objectives
• Effectively communicate the value proposition through proposals and presentations
• Understand category-specific landscapes and trends
• Reporting on forces that shift tactical budgets and strategic direction of accounts

About the Company

Our Client is a well-established global leader in the production and distribution of industrial equipment and tools.

Responsibilities

We’re looking for an experienced Regional Sales Director to drive new business growth in the Asia Pacific region.

• Drive market expansion in Asia Pacific markets through existing and new channels;
• Create and execute sales strategies in order to gain market share;
• Lead development and expansion of company's presence in strategic markets;
• Develop services and solutions based on understanding of market trends and preference of customers;
• Build and develop market penetration and go-to-market strategies;
• Drive promotion of end-to-end implementation of company solutions and equipment;
• Build and develop internal business networks, acting as main point of contact;
• Understand competitor, market and industry trends and develop strategies for product positioning;
• Monitor sales numbers and forecast sales activities;
• Lead and guide regional sales teams to meet targets and strategic goals.

Requirements

• At least 7 to 9 years of experience in a mid- or senior sales management and business development role, preferably within a similar industry;
• Strong experience leading regional sales development;
• Experience interfacing and negotiating with senior management;
• Strong proven track record in sales, strategy and management;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well with various levels of management;
• Excellent communication skills, especially in negotiation and persuasion;
• Good business acumen;
• Results oriented with a strong drive for success.

Employment Details

• Frequent regional travel;
• Attractive remuneration and benefits.

Get in touch with us

If you’d like to explore this opportunity, please reach out to Cleon Tan (Regn No. R1547199) at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

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About Us

At Holiday Inn® Hotels & Resorts, our job is to bring the joy of travel to everyone. That’s where you come in. When you’re part of the Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts brand, you’re more than just a job title.

At Holiday Inn, we look for people who are friendly, welcoming and full of life; people who are always finding ways to make every guest’s experience an enjoyable one.

Job Overview

Assists the Cluster Director of Sales and Marketing in management of all sales activities and events including direct sales, sales solicitation, sales administration, public relations and management of the sale team.

Your Day-to-Day Job Responsibilities:

FINANCIAL RETURNS:

• Contribute towards the Annual Budgeted Plan
• Assists Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing in producing, implementing and monitoring action plans to ensure Sales and Revenue Plan objectives are achieved
• Analyses current and potential markets/trends, coordinates all activities to maintain and increase revenue through added business volume and increased rate
• Collaborate with Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing in the preparation for key reports to respective stakeholders and management of the Department’s approved budget

Creates and implements special programmes to achieve greater productivity through:

o Increasing average rate

o Increasing occupancy

o Increasing base business volume for current and forward months

o Increasing business volume during need periods

o Increasing food and beverage sales as per the allocated targets

• Manages key accounts and support team members when necessary
• Oversees the selling and servicing of corporate and group business
• Co-ordinates the development of all promotional material
• Monitors competitor activities and share market insights
• Plans and executes sales trips to major geo markets when required by Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing
• Tabulate and updating monthly Sales reports and forecast
• Establishes and continuously updates mailing lists

PEOPLE:

• Procures new and repeat business for the hotel by monitoring contact with airlines, travel agencies, commercial houses, private clubs and professional associations within local, domestic and key international markets. Maintains contact with planners, corporate accounts, incentive buyers, airlines and wholesalers, through personal sales calls, telephone contacts and written communications
• Provides direction on and conducts market research
• Maintains close liaison with Regional/ Corporate Sales teams and those of other IHG hotels to ensure the hotel receives proper corporate consideration, direction and support
• Attends major travel events to promote and increase sales for the hotel
• Under the guidance of the Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing, directs all sales activities and reports for Senior Sales Managers, Sales Managers and Sales Executives to ensure they meet their set targets for the year
• Works with the Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing on manpower planning and management needs

GUEST EXPERIENCE:

• Meets with guests from corporate/major producers/organizers of big events staying in the hotel to ensure customer satisfaction

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS:

• Identify operational issues that reduce the effectiveness of sales activities and overall hotel sales performance and work with appropriate department on solutions
• Develop awareness and reputation of the hotel and the brand in the local community

What do we need from You

• Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Marketing, or related field, with 3 years' of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Demostrated ability to interact with customers, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office

What we Offer

In return for your hard work, you can look forward to a highly competitive salary and benefits package – including:

• Duty meals
• Birthday Leave on your birthday month
• Monthly LOVE Hour
• Extensive coverage of Medical, dental & optical benefits
• Insurance Coverage
• F&B Discount at restaurants within IHG Singapore Hotels
• Special Employee Rate at all IHG Hotels worldwide
• Room to Grow opportunities

What’s more, because your career will be as unique as you are, we’ll give you all the tailored support you need to make a great start, be involved and grow. And because the Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts brand belongs to the IHG® family of brands, you’ll also benefit from all of the opportunities that come from being part of a successful, global hospitality company with over 6,000 hotels in over 100 countries around the world.

So whoever you are, whatever you love doing, bring your passion to Holiday Inn and IHG and we’ll make sure you’ll have Room to be yourself. Find out more about joining us today by going to careers.ihg.com.