Marketing and Sales Manager Aba

Domeo Resources International - Our client, a Hotel is  recruiting to fill the position below:  Job Title: Marketing and Sales Manager Jobboard subscription

Location: Aba, Abia

Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary

We are seeking to employ a proactive, energetic, and results-driven Marketing and Sales Manager to lead the hotel's sales and marketing activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing strategies that increase room occupancy, drive revenue across the hotel's accommodation, restaurant, events, and other revenue-generating outlets, attract new clients, and strengthen relationships with existing customers. The ideal candidate must have strong knowledge of the hospitality market, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and a proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and implement the hotel's overall sales and marketing strategy in line with business objectives. Identify new business opportunities and develop strategies to increase revenue and market share. Drive room sales, corporate bookings, conferences, meetings, weddings, events, food and beverage sales, and other hotel revenue streams. Develop and maintain strong relationships with corporate organizations, travel agencies, event planners, tour operators, government institutions, and other key clients. Identify potential clients and actively generate new leads through networking, referrals, direct marketing, digital channels, and business development activities. Conduct regular sales calls, client meetings, hotel tours, presentations, and site inspections. Prepare and present competitive sales proposals, quotations, packages, and contracts to prospective clients. Negotiate rates and commercial agreements within approved hotel guidelines. Develop promotional campaigns, packages, offers, and initiatives to increase occupancy and revenue, particularly during low-demand periods. Monitor market trends, competitor activities, customer preferences, and pricing to identify opportunities and threats. Manage the hotel's presence across social media, online platforms, travel websites, and other relevant marketing channels. Work with the hotel management team to ensure that marketing materials, promotions, and communications accurately represent the hotel's brand. Oversee the hotel's online reputation and ensure guest enquiries, reviews, and feedback receive appropriate and timely responses. Maintain an up-to-date database of clients, prospects, corporate accounts, agents, and business partners. Ensure all sales leads, quotations, contracts, follow-ups, and client communications are properly documented. Develop and maintain corporate accounts and strategic partnerships that generate repeat business. Represent the hotel at trade fairs, exhibitions, networking events, tourism events, corporate functions, and other relevant promotional activities. Lead, supervise, motivate, and monitor the performance of the sales and marketing team. Set departmental sales targets and monitor individual and team performance against agreed KPIs. Work closely with Front Office, Reservations, Food & Beverage, Events, Finance, and Operations to ensure smooth delivery of client requirements. Monitor customer satisfaction and use feedback to improve the hotel's products, services, and sales approach. Prepare and submit weekly and monthly sales and marketing reports to management. Monitor sales performance, occupancy, revenue, conversion rates, client acquisition, and return on marketing activities. Develop annual sales forecasts, marketing plans, budgets, and revenue targets in collaboration with management. Perform other duties as assigned by the General Manager or Management.

Bachelor's Degree or HND in Marketing, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Mass Communication, or a related field. 3–5 years' relevant experience in sales and marketing, preferably within the hotel or hospitality industry. Proven experience in achieving sales targets and generating new business. Strong knowledge of hotel sales, corporate accounts, events, room sales, and hospitality marketing. Good understanding of digital marketing, social media, online booking platforms, and other hospitality marketing channels. Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Strong client relationship and business development skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant CRM or hotel management software. Ability to analyse sales and market data and translate findings into actionable strategies. Strong leadership, organizational, and team-management abilities. Must be commercially aware, proactive, self-motivated, and target-driven. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Professional appearance and excellent customer-service orientation.

Sales and Business Development Marketing Strategy Revenue Generation Client Relationship Management Corporate Account Management Digital Marketing Negotiation and Closing Skills Market Research and Analysis Team Leadership Strategic Planning Communication and Presentation.

25th August, 2026. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV aand relevant credentials to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the  job title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.