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Hiring: GemSuites
Location
Nairobi, Nairobi
Type
Full Time
Status
Closed
Closes
30 Oct 2026
Industry
Hotels & Restaurants
We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Head of Sales & Marketing to lead our hotel's sales and marketing function, drive revenue growth and strengthen our market position. The ideal candidate must have proven experience in a senior hotel sales leadership role, with a demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team, manage departmental budgets and consistently achieve sales targets through effective people management and strategic execution.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES




• Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies to achieve revenue targets and grow market share.


• Lead, coach and manage a team of 3-5 sales and marketing professionals, ensuring individual and departmental targets are achieved.


• Drive corporate sales, key account management, business development, MICE, conferences, events and other relevant revenue streams.


• Identify new business opportunities, acquire key accounts and strengthen existing client relationships.


• Prepare and manage the annual sales and marketing budget, monitor expenditure and measure return on investment.


• Develop sales forecasts, monitor pipeline performance and implement corrective actions where targets are not being met.


• Oversee digital marketing, promotional campaigns, brand visibility and direct-booking initiatives.


• Prepare regular sales and marketing performance reports for the General Manager. Collaborate with Finance, Revenue Management, Reservations and Operations to maximise profitable revenue.



QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES




• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Sales and Marketing, Hospitality Management, Business Administration or a related field.


• At least 7 years of relevant hotel sales and marketing experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a formal leadership role such as Head of Sales or Director of Sales.


• Proven track record of achieving hotel sales targets and delivering measurable revenue growth through a team.


• Demonstrated experience in budget management, sales forecasting, corporate account acquisition and performance management. Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical and relationship-management skills.


• Good understanding of hotel revenue drivers, corporate sales, MICE and digital marketing.



SALARY KES 230,000-250,000 gross per month plus perfomance based Incentives
We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Head of Sales & Marketing to lead our hotel's sales and marketing function, drive revenue growth and strengthen our market position. The ideal candidate must have proven experience in a senior hotel sales leadership role, with a demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team, manage departmental budgets and consistently achieve sales targets through effective people management and strategic execution. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies to achieve revenue targets and grow market share. • Lead, coach and manage a team of 3-5 sales and marketing professionals, ensuring individual and departmental targets are achieved. • Drive corporate sales, key account management, business development, MICE, conferences, events and other relevant revenue streams. • Identify new business opportunities, acquire key accounts and strengthen existing client relationships. • Prepare and manage the annual sales and marketing budget, monitor expenditure and measure return on investment. • Develop sales forecasts, monitor pipeline performance and implement corrective actions where targets are not being met. • Oversee digital marketing, promotional campaigns, brand visibility and direct-booking initiatives. • Prepare regular sales and marketing performance reports for the General Manager. Collaborate with Finance, Revenue Management, Reservations and Operations to maximise profitable revenue. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES • Bachelor's degree or diploma in Sales and Marketing, Hospitality Management, Business Administration or a related field. • At least 7 years of relevant hotel sales and marketing experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a formal leadership role such as Head of Sales or Director of Sales. • Proven track record of achieving hotel sales targets and delivering measurable revenue growth through a team. • Demonstrated experience in budget management, sales forecasting, corporate account acquisition and performance management. Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical and relationship-management skills. • Good understanding of hotel revenue drivers, corporate sales, MICE and digital marketing. SALARY KES 230,000-250,000 gross per month plus perfomance based Incentives

Education

bachelor degree

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