About this role
The role :
- You will be responsible for growing company’s bookings through travel agent partnerships, corporate accounts, and direct channel relationships. You will be our primary sales contact — managing outreach, maintaining agent relationships, attending trade events, and converting enquiries into confirmed bookings.
What you will do
- Build and manage a portfolio of 100+ active travel agent and DMC relationships
- Represent The company at trade meetings, site visits, and industry networking events
- Respond to agent enquiries within 4 hours and convert leads into bookings
- Pitch and close corporate retreat and MICE packages to Nairobi-based companies
- Maintain a weekly pipeline tracker and report to the owner fortnightly
- Co-ordinate FAM trips and agent site visits with the property manager
What we are looking for
- 2–4 years in hospitality sales, travel agency contracting, or lodge/camp business development
- An existing network of Nairobi-based travel agents, DMCs, or corporate bookers is a significant advantage
- Self-managed and comfortable working without daily oversight
- Excellent written and verbal communication; polished WhatsApp and email manner
- Genuine passion for the Kenyan hospitality industry
Skills
CommunicationExcelSales