Sales and Marketing Manager Career Opportunity - Kenya Safari Lodges & Hotels Ltd

Kenya Safari Lodges & Hotels Ltd (“KSLH”) was incorporated ¡n 1966.

Kenya Tourist Development Corporation (KTDC), Mt Lodges Ltd and Kenya Wildlife Services are the shareholders in this Company. KTDC ¡s the majority shareholder.

KSLH has as its primary mandate the provision of premium hotel and game lodge facilities and hospitality services. KSLH owns and operates Mombasa Beach Hotel, Ngulia Safari Lodge and Voi Safari Lodge.

The Board of Directors seeks to recruit a dynamic results-oriented marketing professional to be responsible for the development and implementation of superior marketing strategies in order to achieve sales targets and maximize revenues and profits.

Job Profile

Reporting to the General Manager and liaising closely with Unit Managers, post holder will develop and implement annual sales plans, marketing budgets and associated working plans to achieve set goals.

He/she will direct, coordinate and oversee the activities of all sales personnel engaged in company sales and marketing programmes and initiatives.

Responsible for marketing the company’s three units, the role requires a dynamic, results-oriented professional who is well acquainted with both local and international tourist markets.

Person Profile

Education & qualifications: First Degree in hotel/hospitality management, marketing or business related field.Postgraduate diploma in Marketing (CIM, ABE, MSK, PRSK etc).
Be of high professional and ethical standing.Five to Seven (5 - 7) years post-qualification experience in a challenging environment three (3) of which should be at senior management.Highly computer literate (MS Office Suite) and proficiency in Fidelio Front Office PMS or similar industry applications advantageous.Excellent communication skills. Multilingual, in addition to English fluent in at least two other European languages of the key tourism source markets.If you believe you clearly demonstrate the ability to meet the above criteria, please submit your application along with a detailed CV, attaching copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials, stating current position, current remuneration, experience, names of at least 3 professional referees, e-mail address and telephone contacts to the following address:

General Manager (KSLH),
P.O Box 90414-80100,
Mombasa

Email: vacancy@kenya-safari.co.ke

To be considered your application, quoting reference KSLH/SMM/02/2011 , must reach us by close of business on Wednesday 7 December 2011.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

KSLH is an equal opportunity employer.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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