DIRECTOR OF SALES
Our client, Sankara Nairobi, is a luxury hotel that sets standards in the hospitality industry.
Sankara Nairobi’s mission is to deliver real value to its guests by providing warm, vibrant, authentic and
personal experiences that consistently exceed their expectations.
Sankara Nairobi is seeking to recruit a high calibre, results oriented professional to provide leadership in
the role of Director of Sales.
Reporting to the General Manager, the Director of Sales will be part of the senior management team and
will provide leadership to the sales and marketing departments.
He/ she will also be responsible for maximising revenues for all hotel profit centres, implementing and
maintaining best practise sales strategies, and providing leadership and mentorship for the sales and
marketing departments.
In addition, the Director of Sales will provide an important role in the development of the Sankara brand.
Requirements
We are looking for a self-motivated, organised and efficient individual with a successful track record in a
senior sales role, who can manage multiple responsibilities and identifies with Sankara’s mission and
guiding principles.
In addition, the candidate must have:
• Bachelors Degree in Hotel Management, Marketing or Business;
• Minimum 8 years experience in a sales and marketing role, 4 of which should be at management
level. Experience in the hotel business is preferred.
Interested applicants should send their application quoting the reference number ESS 457, an up to date
CV highlighting relevant skills and experience, the names and contacts of three professional referees, a
daytime contact telephone number and valid email address by close of business 10 September 2011 to:
Email: ess.ke@ke.pwc.com