TRAFFIC Gauteng

Sales Manager Hospitality

Pollock and Associates

Job Description

A leading supplier of premium bedding solutions seeks an experienced Hospitality Sales Manager to drive sales growth within the hotel and leisure sector. The role focuses on securing supply agreements with hotels, lodges, and resorts while building long-term client relationships across South Africa and Africa.

Essential Requirements
  • Grade 12 with a Diploma or Degree in Sales, Marketing, Business, or Hospitality.
  • 7-10 years' B2B sales experience, including hospitality sector exposure.
  • Proven new business development and relationship management expertise.
  • Experience managing tenders, quotations, and large-scale projects.
  • Experience with Syspro and strong Microsoft Office skills.
  • Willingness to travel extensively across South Africa and Africa.
Key Responsibilities
  • Achieve monthly and annual sales targets within the hospitality sector.
  • Identify and secure new clients and supply agreements.
  • Develop relationships with hotel groups, developers, and procurement managers.
  • Manage tenders, quotations, and hospitality projects.
  • Deliver product presentations aligned with brand standards.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Maintain CRM records, forecasts, and pipeline reports.

Represent the organisation at industry events and manage regional sales agents.

About This Role

Career insights for Sales Managers positions

Salary Benchmark
$135,160/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Persuasion Active Listening Speaking Coordination Critical Thinking
Common Technologies
Discontinued Ivanti GoldMine Oracle Marketing Cloud (Eloqua) Airtable Microsoft SQL Server Oracle Database Microsoft Dynamics 365 Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne