• Minimum 3 years’ proven sales experience in the hospitality/travel/tourism industry.
• Strong knowledge of the South African leisure market, inbound travel and corporate trends.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently.
• Based in Durban with willingness to travel nationally when required.
Are you passionate about building relationships, driving sales, and showcasing South Africa as a leading leisure destination?
Premier Hotels & Resorts is seeking a dynamic Sales Executive to join our team, focusing on the local leisure, inbound and corporate travel markets.
As part of our national sales team, you will represent three hotels in the Premier Hotels & Resorts portfolio, namely Premier Resort Cutty Sark, Premier Resort Sani Pass and Premier Splendid Inn Pinetown, positioning our properties as the preferred choice for local travellers, tour operators, inbound partners and corporate travellers.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and grow business from the domestic leisure market, international inbound operators and the corporate market.
• Proactively seek out new business opportunities to increase market share and revenue.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with travel trade partners, agents, and corporate clients. Ensure that key accounts are well serviced and grown year on year.
• Represent the properties at trade shows, roadshows, and networking events.
• Collaborate with marketing and revenue teams to develop impactful promotions and packages.
• Deliver on sales targets and contribute to the growth of the three properties.