Aberdare Safari Hotels Jobs in Kenya: Corporate Sales Manager, Sales Executive and Restaurant Manager Vacancies

Aberdare Safari Hotels [ASH] manages the Outspan Hotel in Nyeri, the Treetops Lodge in Aberdare National Park and the Shimba Lodge in Shimba National Reserve with a head office in Nairobi.
ASH is seeking to recruit young and dynamic individuals to fill the following positions;
Based in Nairobi, this position will be in charge of Group Corporate Sales.
Responsibilities attached to this role include;In charge of corporate business for the group.Ensure that segment targets are met on a monthly basis at all unitsGrow conferencing business through new accounts and repeat business at all units.Participate in annual business plans specifically taking lead on corporate/conference business plans.Guide management on pricing dynamics for this segment based on market trend and business needsProfessionally participate and represent company in various relevant meetings or social gatheringsDevelop workable growth strategiesIdeal candidate should fit the following profile;Young Individual (<30 span="span" years="years">At least 5 years sales experience within the hotel or service industry in a similar position.Dynamic IndividualProficient in basic computer office packagesDegree in sales/marketing or equivalentAbility to work under minimum supervisionHighly networked individualAbility to attend social meetings and professionally tap into business potentialConfident individual with ability to make public power point presentations with ease.Good communication skills both written and verbalStrong in leadership and problem solving.Drive to achieve results.Based in Nairobi, this position is responsible for corporate sales.
Some of this position’s responsibilities are;Coordinating corporate sales activitiesIssuing quotationsEnsuring sales targets are met.In charge of growing conferencing business.Maintaining market presence by regularly visiting local Corporates and NGOS.Market intelligenceIdeal Candidate should possess following qualifications and attributes:At least 3 years sales experience within the service industryProficient in basic computer office packagesDiploma in sales/marketing or equivalentAbility to work under minimum supervisionHighly networked within the corporate industryDrive to achieve results.
Based in Nyeri in charge of all bar & restaurant activitiesThe Restaurant Manager is responsible for the Bar, Wine, Food and Room service for Customers in the Restaurant and Guest Rooms. This positions reports to the Food & Beverage Manager.

Ideal Candidate should possess following qualifications and attributes:

Diploma in Hotel Management ideally from Kenya Utalii College with credit in Food & Beverage Production and Service.Minimum 6 months exposure in a 4 star hotel/lodgeExcellent Communication as well as Customer Care SkillsGood Interpersonal SkillsWorks well independently as well as with a teamTeam playerIT proficiencyTraining skillsKnowledge of a foreign language, Events management and Accounting an added advantageSend your applications to HR@aberdaresafarihotels.com to reach us by 7th September 2012.