Assistant Business Development Manager/ Business Development Manager

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Assistant Business Development/Business Development Manager in

Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong

. You'll have ambition, talent and obviously, some key skills. We're looking for someone who can develop and implement sales and marketing strategies for the hotel to ensure revenue and room night sales goals are achieved, sales and marketing strategies are set, tactical plans are created and implemented, and results are monitored and achieved.

Duties And Responsibilities

Financial returns:

Assist in producing the Annual Revenue Plan

Analyse current and potential markets/trends, coordinates all activities to maintain and increase revenue through added business volume and increased rate

Procure new and repeat business for the hotel by monitoring contact with travel agencies and corporate clients, within local and international companies. Maintains contact with planners, corporate accounts, and incentive buyers, through personal sales calls, telephone contacts and written communications

Assist in the preparation of the annual budget

Monitor, analyse and report variations from the budget

Make group pricing decisions upon consultation with Revenue team & Director/Assistant Director of Sales

Secure new corporate account to the company

People:

Work with Assistant Director of Sales/Director of Sales & Marketing to ensure the departmental performance of staff is productive.

Maintain a comprehensive, current and guest focused set of departmental standards and procedures and oversees their implementation

Ensure training needs analysis of sales staff is carried out and training programmes are designed and implemented to meet needs

Coach junior colleagues by providing constructive feedback to enhance performance

Regularly communicate with staff and maintain good relations

Guest experience:

Oversee the selling and servicing of group business

Meet with guests from major producers/organizers of big events staying in the hotel to ensure customer satisfaction

Establish and continuously updates mailing lists

Responsible business:

Manage key accounts

Monitor competitor activities

Plan and execute sales trips to major market areas

Produce monthly Sales reports and forecasts

Accountability:

Responsible for sales activities and events including direct sales, sales solicitation, sales administration, public relations and management of the Sales Team. May manage professional level and administrative sales team members. You will also help to create a desired work culture around our Winning Ways of the InterContinental Hotels Group and embrace the IHG Commitment.

Qualifications And Requirements

Diploma or equivalent in Business Administration, Hotel Management or related field

At least 2 years of related experience

Possess good market knowledge

Proven sales track record

Strong interpersonal skills

Team player and excellent written and spoken communication skills

Positive attitude and self-motivated

Ability to thrive in a fast and dynamic environment

Flexible to respond to a range of different work situations

Proficient in Microsoft Office

In return for your hard work, you can look forward to a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including

Meal Allowance

Birthday Off

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Insurance Coveraege

25-50% F&B Discount at restaurants within IHG Hotels

Special Employee Rate at all IHG Hotels Worldwide

Room to Grow Opportunities

What's more, because your career will be as unique as you are, we'll give you all the tailored support you need to make a great start, be involved and grow.

And because the Hotel Indigo brand belongs to the IHG family of brands, you'll also benefit from all of the opportunities that come from being part of a successful, global hospitality company with over 6888 hotels in over 100 countries around the world.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.