Leisure Sales Manager - Cape Town & Sandton Hotels

About the role

Career Growth Hospitality Recruitment is looking for an experienced Leisure Sales Manager to drive business growth for a hotel portfolio covering Cape Town and Sandton. Reporting to the Group Commercial Director, the role develops new business, grows existing accounts and builds lasting relationships with travel agents, tour operators, destination management companies and other key leisure partners. It suits a proactive hospitality sales professional with an established client database and a proven ability to turn leads into bookings and revenue.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement a leisure sales strategy aligned with the hotels' commercial objectives.
• Use existing industry relationships and identify new opportunities to secure business.
• Build and manage relationships with leisure travel partners, group organisers and key accounts.
• Handle enquiries, prepare proposals, negotiate contracts and close sales.
• Conduct client meetings, presentations and hotel site inspections.
• Achieve agreed sales and revenue targets.
• Work closely with revenue and marketing teams to support sales activity.
• Provide monthly sales reports, market insights and account updates.

Required profile

• Minimum of three years' hospitality sales experience.
• An established client database and strong industry relationships.
• A proven track record of sales conversions and achieving revenue targets.
• Established relationships in the leisure travel, tour operator or travel agency market are highly advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal English; additional languages are an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong negotiation, networking and relationship-building skills.
• Professional approach, strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

To apply, submit an updated CV, contactable references and salary expectations through the recruiter's online application form.