Sales and Marketing Manager (Luxury Hospitality), Pietermaritzburg

A growing luxury hospitality group is seeking a commercially driven

Sales&Marketing Manager

to lead revenue growth across a portfolio of premium Southern African properties.

This is a

hands‑on, sales-focused role

suited to a confident professional with an established network in the luxury travel and corporate markets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Drive new business across corporate and leisure markets

Build and manage relationships with travel agents, tour operators, and corporate clients

Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets

Prepare and present proposals to senior stakeholders (including C-suite)

Manage and grow existing accounts

Collaborate with external agencies on marketing campaigns and brand alignment

Represent the brand at trade shows, networking events, and client engagements

Monitor market trends and report on sales performance

KEY FOCUS: Strong emphasis on

corporate business development , including:

Executive retreats and offsites

Incentive travel programmes

Corporate hospitality and group experiences

REQUIREMENTS:

Proven experience in

luxury travel / hospitality sales

Established network within the luxury travel trade and/or corporate sector

Experience engaging with senior decision-makers

Strong commercial, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills

Self‑motivated, target‑driven, and proactive

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Willingness to travel

ADVANTAGEOUS:

International market exposure (UK, Europe, USA, Australasia)

Experience with safari, wine, or boutique hospitality environments

Trade show and industry event experience

Suitable applications to be emailed to

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