A well-established City Hotel in Dar es Salaam is looking for an experienced Business Development Manager for their 3.5 Star, mid-size City Hotel with 91 rooms, 60 All Suites, 3 Restaurants, 3 modern Conference Halls and a modern coffee shop.

The suitable candidate will be taking full responsibility for the property's day to day business revenues (Income & Expenditure), budgets and profitability by effectively planning, leading, organising and controlling all aspects of the approved strategic plan, marketing, budgets, finances, standards and maintenance.

Remuneration:

• Negotiable
• Performance-Based

Principal Responsibilities: To identify sales leads, pitch products and services to new Customers and maintain fruitful relationships with existing and new customers.

Job Specific Requirements:

• Critical success factors of the Hotel and Industry
• In-depth knowledge of Rooms Division and Food & Beverage Departments
• In-depth knowledge of Yield and Revenue Management
• Customer Service Soft Skills
• Understanding of Hospitality Industry Ratio’s
• Working knowledge of Human Resource Policies and Practices
• Working knowledge of legislation applicable to the Hospitality Industry
• Understanding of Marketing, Sales and channel principles and processes
• Working knowledge of financial and administrative
  Principles
• Working knowledge of POS and PMS system
• Basic understanding of IT, AV & Telecommunications software & hardware systems
• Knowledge of Diverse Cultures - Previous experience within East Africa would be an advantage.

Job-Related Skills:

• High degree of Sense of Ownership
• Multicultural Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Negotiating Skills
• Interpersonal Skills ? Leadership Skills
• Training & Coaching Skills
• Numerical & Verbal Reasoning Skills
• Communication skills (Written & verbal)
• People Management Skills
• High degree of Sense of Ownership
• Multicultural Skills

Job Experience:

Minimum 3 to 10 years experience in a managerial position in the Hotel industry or any other sector that provides service. This position is also open for candidates without hotel backgrounds but is aspiring to develop a career in the hospitality industry. Preference will be given to applicants who exhibit positive attitudes in Customer service fraternity.

Education:

• Bachelor of Business Administration
• Diploma of Business Administration
• Bachelor of Hotel Management
• Bachelor of Hospitality or related field

Added Advantage Requirements:

• Must be entrepreneurial and a self-starter who thrives on achieving exceptional results

• Must be a Business oriented candidate

• Ability to instil professional discipline among team members

• Must be independent in thinking

• Ability to forecast market conditions and strategically develop a business plan accordingly

• Must be detail-oriented and deliver outstanding Customer service, and maintain an immaculate property

• The ability to be a great leader and motivate a team

• Can develop and sustain a pleasant service culture with USPs (Unique Selling Propositions)

• Ability to manage a flexible schedule aligned to Customer needs

• Ability to influence commitment to organisational goals