TRAFFIC KwaZulu-Natal

Sales Manager - Hospitality / Tourism

University of Fort Hare

Job Description

R - R Monthly (+ benefits)

Ballito. An exciting opportunity exists for a driven and dynamic Sales Manager to join a well established hospitality group renowned for delivering exceptional, high end travel experiences. If you are passionate about hospitality, thrive on building relationships, and have a proven track record in both trade and direct sales, this is your chance to be part of something extraordinary.

Key Responsibilities
  • Build and maintain strong relationships within the travel trade
  • Generate new business through research, networking, and outreach
  • Represent the brand at trade shows, events, and industry platforms
  • Manage client databases and track sales performance
  • Collaborate with marketing on workshops, site visits, and campaigns
  • Ensure prompt and professional communication with trade partners
  • Contribute to sales strategy, innovation, and team growth
What We're Looking For
  • Proven track record in trade and direct sales within hospitality / tourism
  • Relevant tertiary qualification
  • Strong relationship building, negotiation, and sales skills
  • Experience in hospitality sales is essential
  • Ability to meet and exceed sales targets
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and problem solving skills
  • Energetic, professional, and self motivated
  • Proactive, resourceful, and able to perform under pressure
  • Team player with a collaborative mindset and passion for hospitality

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