Business Development Manager

Job description

Key tasks

- Responsible for implementing and executing all revenue generating activities/ opportunities;
- Ensure target is being achieved every quarter;
- Attend major functions i.e. trade shows, networking and promotional events to increase marketing opportunities;
- Monitor assigned competitor/s and provide regular feedback;
- Disseminate market intelligence related information to Sales & other departments as appropriate and as timely;
- Attend all related meetings as required; and
- Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, ethics and attitude towards all hotel guests, clients, heartist and suppliers.

Sofitel and its Ambassadors

The Sofitel brand is based on three core values guaranteed by each employee every day:
A Passion for Excellence, an Essence of Pleasure and a Spirit of Openness.

Through their actions and know-how, the Men and Women that are the creators of Sofitel’s luxury, offer clients a highly personalised service. By transforming every detail into a unique moment of pure comfort and elegance , they create and nurture a relationship with their guests.
The Sofitel values are also at the heart of the communication between employees. It is the legacy received and transmitted by all those involved in the brand to guarantee the continuity of the Sofitel spirit in the hotels and headquarters.

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Desired profile

Skills

Level of Education Master / MBA
Areas of study Hospitality Management
Professional experiences 3 to 5 years
Languages essential English
Optional languages Mandarin
French (Intermediate)

Essential and optional requirements

- At least 3 years in business development experience preferably in a luxury/upscale market setting;
- Strong contacts within regional and international Business and Sales teams;
- Outstanding interpersonal, communication skills at all levels, good presentation and curious, socially articulate in a business sense;
- Open mind and Dynamic;
- Experience in a luxury setting is an advantage; and
- Ability to communicate in English and Chinese.

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