FINANCIAL RETURNS
Validate of the potential of assigned accounts
and create account plans as per the IHG hotels Business Development standard
operating procedures
Develop the assigned portfolio to meet set goals
and maximise profitability
Gather information on current and prospective
clients / contacts to generate incremental business
Maintain effective
control of sales expenses
PEOPLE
Use both account interaction
and publicly available tools to monitor competitors' activities as it relates
to both the hotel and the portfolio of accounts and share relevant information
with key stakeholders in line with hotel procedures
Provide feedback
to management on changing market conditions, including competition and market
trends
Involve Director of Sales where appropriate on sales calls
and sales meetings
Communicate to his/her superior any issues encountered
and other relevant information
Attend and participate in and where
appropriate, organise training sessions, daily briefings and other meetings
as required
Where applicable, supervise, manage and train Business
Development Executives and Business Development Coordinators in carrying out
their responsibilities
Where applicable, act as escalation point
for clients and members of the Business Development Team when issues
are not solved at a proper level
GUEST EXPERIENCE
Network within
one’s portfolio of accounts to build relationships with key decision makers
and other relevant staff
Conduct client meetings as well as planning
and coordinating site introduction tours and inspections
Handle
and manage clients’ queries or issues
Be proactive and responsible
for the follow up of new sales leads to enhance guest experience
Develop
and maintain contact with business generators (MICE Planner; travel agents;
etc.)
RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS
Ensure accurate and timely updating
of an accurate record of all relevant activities in the provided Sales System
(i.e. Delphi; Opera; etc.) for future reference and control purposes
Update Account and Contact profiles, attach Account plans, ensure ‘live’
information for action
Develop awareness and reputation of the hotel
and the brand in the local community.
Perform other duties
as assigned.