Tourism/Hospitality - Other Tourism/Hospitality Western Cape FULL TIME Job Summary We are looking for an experienced leisure sales professional who will grow profitable leisure business across the group, strengthen their travel trade relationships, and ensure the properties remain visible, relevant and easy to do business with. Reporting to the Group Head of Commercial – Marketing & Sales, the Leisure Sales Manager will be the Group’s primary point of contact for leisure travel trade partners and an active member of the wider Sales & Marketing team, working collaboratively with Revenue, Reservations and hotel teams to convert opportunities and support performance across the Group. Key Role Responsibilities: 1. Manage and Grow Leisure Trade Accounts – Build and manage relationships with STOs, wholesalers, tour operators and travel agents, developing clear plans for priority accounts to grow, retain and recover business across the three hotels. 2. Lead the Group’s Leisure Contracting Process – Assess contract and rate requests and negotiate rates, allocations and commercial terms within agreed parameters, in close collaboration with Revenue & Distribution, escalating exceptions where required. 3. Identify and Convert New Business – Proactively source and qualify new leisure opportunities, maintain a clear pipeline, and work across the business to convert appropriate opportunities, with particular focus on identified need periods and business priorities. 4. Build and Represent Strong Trade Relationships – Act as a knowledgeable, responsive point of contact for leisure partners, hosting site inspections and representing the Group at trade shows, roadshows and industry events. 5.. Monitor Market and Account Performance – Track leisure production, account performance, market trends and competitor activity across all three hotels, and translate insights into practical recommendations. 6. Deliver Accurate Reporting and Planning – Maintain an up-to-date sales pipeline and account activity plan, monitor key account performance, and contribute meaningful leisure sales insights and recommendations to business reporting and planning. 7. Maintain an Organised and Compliant Leisure Portfolio – Keep account records, contracts and correspondence accurate and accessible, and manage leisure sales expenditure responsibly within agreed budgets and Company policy. Minimum Requirements:…
Western Cape is an important market for jobs and professional roles in South Africa. The Western Cape mixes tourism, agriculture, tech, and creative industries with strong municipal and NGO hiring. Cape Town roles often attract national applicants, so local availability can be an advantage. Hospitality, wine and agriculture, software, design, and green-energy projects are common. Seasonal hiring spikes around summer; graduate programmes often open in the first half of the year. Peak-season traffic and long commutes from outlying towns can affect reliability. Mention clearly whether you can work on-site in Cape Town, Stellenbosch, or surrounding areas.
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