Duties Build strong relationships with the Travel trade to promote the Lodges, through training, online and in person, travel workshops & trade shows Meet with Tour Operator Product Managers to nurture relationships and increase sales Grow the international market through tour operator business Identify partner properties and sign up for packages with Lodges Follow up all sales calls and update Sales Force daily Manage Sales Diary Provide innovative ideas of ways to entertain top travel trade at discretion of Marketing Manager to promote Lodges. Assist in planning & executing of travel workshops & shows Assist in planning & hosting site inspections Assist in extracting sales statistics and analyse in conjunction with Marketing Manager to increase sales Analyse commission contracts & adjust where necessary in consultation with Marketing Manager Submit a weekly report of all sales related activities to the Marketing Manager Attend weekly meetings with Marketing Manager in person Submit monthly expense schedule with all supporting documentation to Marketing Manager Manage all Travel trade communications timeously Requirements Grade 12 Formal Sales & Marketing qualifications Extensive experience in the hospitality industry Experience in planning and implementing sales strategies. Experience in customer relationship management. Experience managing and directing a sales team. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Dedication to providing great customer service #J-18808-Ljbffr