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Sales and Marketing · Full-time

Recruitment agency · Bridge Talent Group

Sales Executive- Hospitality

Employer not disclosed by agency

NairobiMid level · Not statedDeadline not stated by agencyChecked 13 Nov 2026
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About this role

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Role overview

A premium boutique hotel in Nairobi is looking for a Sales Executive to boost revenue by finding new business and managing client accounts. This full-time role suits someone with experience in B2B sales and knowledge of Nairobi's hospitality and corporate sectors.

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What you will do

  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities in corporate, leisure, events, conferencing, and institutional markets.
  • Generate sales leads through prospecting, networking, referrals, and market visits.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, travel agencies, event planners, and tour operators.
  • Promote the hotel's accommodation, conference facilities, banqueting, and dining services.
  • Conduct client visits, presentations, property tours, and sales calls to secure business.
  • Prepare and follow up on quotations, proposals, and contracts.
  • Maintain a sales pipeline and strive to meet monthly and annual revenue goals.
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences to find new opportunities.
  • Develop and manage a database of current and potential clients.
  • Collaborate with reservations, front office, food & beverage, events, and operations teams to meet client needs.
  • Attend networking events, trade shows, and industry functions to enhance market presence.
  • Prepare regular sales reports on client visits, leads, conversions, revenue, and pipeline progress.
  • Maintain professionalism and high customer service standards throughout the sales process.

Requirements

  • Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field.
  • At least 3 years of sales experience, preferably in hospitality, hotels, travel, events, or related services.
  • Experience in B2B and corporate sales.
  • Existing contacts within corporate, events, travel, or hospitality sectors are advantageous.
  • Ability to consistently acquire new business and achieve sales targets.
  • Strong skills in negotiation, presentation, communication, and relationship management.
  • Good understanding of Nairobi's corporate and hospitality markets.
  • Self-motivated with a commercial mindset and comfortable working to sales targets.
  • Excellent follow-up, reporting, and client management abilities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with CRM or sales management software.

How to apply

Apply through the employer's official contact with your application before the closing date. The employer has not published a closing date.

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