Job description:
Job Summary
We are seeking a commercially driven and digitally savvy Regional Sales & Marketing Assistant Manager/Manager (Hotels) to join our team. This role is responsible for developing and executing an online-focused sales and marketing channel strategy, driving new partner acquisition, and growing existing hotel and OTA partnerships to maximize revenue performance. You'll play a key role in expanding our digital distribution network, optimizing channel performance and user experience, and collaborating cross-functionally to launch impactful campaigns and initiatives that drive sustainable sales growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop an online-focused sales & marketing channel strategy, which includes driving new partners acquisition in-markets
- Grow and maintain existing hotel OTA accounts, set targets for sales, present new products to partners and enhance existing relationships
- Execute the sales & marketing plans via connectivity partners (channel managers and PMS) and platforms
- Work closely with partners on channel optimization and users experience through monitoring sales performance and customers feedback.
- Identify opportunities for campaigns and distribution channels that will lead to an increase in sales
- Work cross functionally and ensure constant communications and calibration between internal business units to launch new initiatives / promotional campaigns.
- Perform online rate audits & resolve rate disparity disputes amongst partners
Required Qualifications
- General Degree or Diploma with strong commercial acumen
- At least 3 to 5 years of sales or marketing or commercial experience
- Strong knowledge of tourism industry in a similar role will be an advantage
- Prior experience of working with Online Travel Agents and/or ecommerce Marketplace will be an advantage
Required Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong project management and organizational abilities
- Team player with a proactive mindset
- Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrates strong digital literacy and ability to adapt to new technologies, with a keen interest on the constantly evolving consumer buying behaviors
- Strong numerical and analytical skills, adaptable, and goals-driven