Sales Executive
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, solicit, and develop new corporate, government, airline, NGO, diplomatic, and travel trade accounts.
- Maintain and grow existing client relationships through regular sales calls, site inspections, presentations, and client engagement activities.
- Achieve individual monthly and annual revenue targets in line with the hotel's commercial objectives.
- Promote guestrooms, meetings and events, food & beverage, and other hotel services.
- Prepare and negotiate corporate rate agreements, proposals, contracts, and quotations in accordance with Accor commercial policies.
- Conduct market intelligence, competitor analysis, and identify new business opportunities.
- Ensure that all sales activities are accurately recorded in the approved CRM system and maintain an updated sales pipeline.
- Participate in sales blitzes, networking events, trade shows, and familiarization trips.
- Promote and enroll eligible clients into the ALL-Meeting Planner program and other Accor commercial initiatives where applicable.
- Collaborate closely with Revenue Management, Reservations, Front Office, Food & Beverage, and Finance to ensure seamless delivery of client requirements.
- Follow up on quotations, contracts, deposits, and outstanding receivables to support healthy cash flow.
- Prepare weekly sales activity reports, production reports, and account development plans.
- Maintain a high level of guest satisfaction and ensure all client commitments are fulfilled in line with Accor brand standards.
- Represent ibis Styles Accra Airport Hotel professionally while upholding Accor's values and service culture.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or HND in Hospitality Management, Tourism, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of three (3) years' experience in hotel sales and marketing.
- Previous experience with an international hotel brand is highly preferred (Accor, Marriott, Hilton, Radisson, IHG, Hyatt, Best Western, etc.).
- Demonstrated experience in corporate sales, MICE sales, account management, and business development.
- Excellent negotiation, presentation, and relationship management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and hotel CRM/PMS systems.
- Ability to work independently, meet revenue targets, and perform effectively under pressure.
Competencies
- Results-oriented with strong commercial acumen.
- Excellent networking and interpersonal skills.
- Strong planning, organizational, and analytical abilities.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
- Customer-focused with a proactive approach to business development.
- Team player aligned with Accor's service culture and values.
Your team and working environment:
ibis Styles Accra Airport City is a 3 star hotel located at Airport City close to the International Airport. It has a conducive environment with hardworking and friendly staff.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.