Destination Kenya Job Vacancy : Sales & Marketing Executive

Job Description Title: Sales & Marketing Executive
Reports to: Director, Operations & Client Relations
 Area: Operations & MarketingAbout The Company: Destination Kenya is a premier owner-managed destination management company (DMC) and East Africa’s foremost MICE travel organizer. We specialize in the planning, designing and operation of incentive programs, corporate meetings and conferences as well as providing tailor-made safaris for groups or individual travellers.

Established in 1997, Destination Kenya has built a reputation for excellence in quality service matched with competitive pricing. It is renowned as the leading and one of the oldest destination management company in the East African region.

Unlike the conventional tour operator, Destination Kenya focuses in creating incentive programs and safaris designed to suit the unique and individual requirements of each client.
 

Job Purpose:Drive the local tours segment by bringing in monthly revenue and building sustainable relationships with hotels & lodges stakeholders. Support the Operations & Marketing functions in creating and implementing all operations & marketing activities in line with Destination Kenya Ltd objectives.Key Accountabilities: Drive the local travel sales arm of the business by bringing in monthly revenue based on targetsBuild and sustain long term relationships with key stakeholders: hotels, lodges and other suppliersSupport the operations & marketing functions in implementing agreed activitiesParticipate in product launches, trade fairs/shows  and other promotional activities as approved by the Director MarketingSupport the  Director Marketing & Sales  in collecting signals from the market to keep in touch with tourism developments in Kenya, Tanzania & Zanzibar  Assist Director Operations in responding to client enquiries and preparation of proposals and presentations.Activate and manage the company social media and website to ensure Destination Kenya Ltd is visible to local as well as international clienteleTailor make  special packages in conjunction with hotels, lodges and airlines targeting  local tourism sector and market online using social pages and website for Destination KenyaPropose and implement sales and marketing initiatives that will target local tourism sector Develop close working relation with Suppliers, KTB, KATO  and other stakeholders in tourism in order to  synergise on marketing aspects of Kenya as a destinationExecute operational programmes  including  entertainment ,MAAS, briefing and de-briefing  of clients  as approved by Director OperationsDevelop a supplier list  and requirements for  events, such as Conferences, Workshops & other meetingsDevelop a profile listing of all hotels & lodges in Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar with their highlights, facilities and room capacities.Maintain information, reports and documentation for  all the marketing projects and activitiesUpdate operational data and information in our operational system.Decision Making AuthorityDecision Making: Works under general supervision. Follows established procedures. No latitude for independent judgment.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

University Degree in Tourism with concentration in marketing fieldProfessional courses in business  management,  marketing and  project management will be an added advantageMinimum Experience: Must demonstrate leadership or vibrant personality through active participation in school clubs/movements and clearly demonstrate  achievements
Impressive sales orientation with proven track recordAble to operate in a performance driven organizationGood presentation skills both orally & writtenCreativity & PassionCulturally aware.Knowledge of English and Kiswahili IT proficientDigital savvyExceptional conversational skillsOpen minded & charismaticCreate and maintain good working relationshipsStrong determination to excelAble to turn or see challenges as opportunitiesRemuneration:  Basic retainer plus attractive commission
How to Apply

Apply To: safaris@destinationkenya.com & cecilia.simba@destinationkenya.co.ke