SALES & MARKETING MANAGER @ UPMAN
The Sales & Marketing Manager is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive sales and marketing strategies to maximize revenue, profitability, and market share. The role focuses on driving everyday sales across rooms, conferences, dining, catering, and events, while strengthening the hotel’s brand presence both offline and online. This position requires a results-driven professional with strong experience in hospitality sales, marketing strategy, revenue optimization, and team leadership.
The successful candidate will lead the sales team, manage key client relationships, identify new business opportunities, and work closely with hotel leadership to achieve commercial objectives. Key responsibilities include leading and executing sales and marketing strategies, managing OTAs and digital reputation, and building strong corporate and MICE relationships. The role is primarily based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and requires a candidate with strong leadership capabilities and an understanding of the regional hospitality market.
The successful candidate will lead the sales team, manage key client relationships, identify new business opportunities, and work closely with hotel leadership to achieve commercial objectives. Key responsibilities include leading and executing sales and marketing strategies, managing OTAs and digital reputation, and building strong corporate and MICE relationships. The role is primarily based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and requires a candidate with strong leadership capabilities and an understanding of the regional hospitality market.
Key Requirements
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in sales and marketing within a large hotel chain.
Bachelor of Hotel Management or MBA in Marketing.
Proven experience working closely with and partnering with an executive leadership team.
Exposure to the African hospitality market is highly advantageous.
Strong expertise in developing and executing comprehensive sales and marketing strategies.
Demonstrated ability to drive revenue across rooms, conferences, dining, catering, and events.
Proficient in managing Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) and digital presence.
Excellent leadership skills with experience in mentoring high-performing sales teams.
Strong relationship management skills for corporate and MICE segments.
Ability to work effectively in a Bachelor Status role and willingness to relocate.
Ages 45 years or younger and Male gender criteria as per client preference.