ASSISTANT DIRECTOR,BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Responsibilities:

Responsible for providing supervision, leadership and direction to ensure efficient and effective operation of Sales & Marketing.
Liaises with the General Manager on cost effective marketing plan by sales/product mix, price, in relationship to the market in order to maximize revenue
Develops and implements appropriate marketing strategies to strengthen market positions
Responsible to secure new and repeat business to meet sales target. Soliciting function room business/seminars, conventions, conferences, exhibitions and any other private or public gatherings
Responsible to achieve the monthly / annual target room budget based on the areas of coverage / market industry assigned by servicing existing accounts and developing new business
Periodically review sales/product mix, expenditure & profit performances and recommends to management to implement cohesive actions
Provides timely, accurate, competitive pricing on all completed prospect applications submitted for pricing and approval, while striving to maintain maximum profit margin
Responsible for educating and training sales associates in basic sales skills.
To ensure that sales training and coaching calls are regularly scheduled to enhance the capabilities of all Sales Managers and Coordinators
To perform any other duties as directed by the Management
Requirements:

Candidate must possess at least a Diploma in Marketing / Business Studies/Administration/Management or equivalent.
At least 7 years of working experience in the related field is required for this position preferably in hospitality industry
Proven leadership and ability to drive sales teams
Excellent interpersonal skills and strong leadership qualities
Matured, result-oriented, self-motivated and able to work independently
Possess own transport and willing to travel