Sales & Marketing

Head Of Sales & Marketing

GemSuites·Nairobi, kenya·Full Time·Onsite
Sales & MarketingFull TimeOnsite
-Closes Oct 30, 2026

SALARY KES 230,000 250,000 gross per month, plus performance-based incentives

About the Role

  • We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Head of Sales & Marketing to lead our hotel's sales and marketing function, drive revenue growth and strengthen our market position.
  • The ideal candidate must have proven experience in a senior hotel sales leadership role, with a demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team, manage departmental budgets and consistently achieve sales targets through effective people management and strategic execution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies to achieve revenue targets and grow market share.
  • Lead, coach and manage a team of 3-5 sales and marketing professionals, ensuring individual and departmental targets are achieved.
  • Drive corporate sales, key account management, business development, MICE, conferences, events and other relevant revenue streams.
  • Identify new business opportunities, acquire key accounts and strengthen existing client relationships.
  • Prepare and manage the annual sales and marketing budget, monitor expenditure and measure return on investment.
  • Develop sales forecasts, monitor pipeline performance and implement corrective actions where targets are not being met.
  • Oversee digital marketing, promotional campaigns, brand visibility and direct-booking initiatives.
  • Prepare regular sales and marketing performance reports for the General Manager.
  • Collaborate with Finance, Revenue Management, Reservations and Operations to maximise profitable revenue.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree or diploma in Sales and Marketing. Hospitality Management, Business Administration or a related field.
  • At least 7 years of relevant hotel sales and marketing experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a formal leadership role such as Head of Sales or Director of Sales.
  • Proven track record of achieving hotel sales targets and delivering measurable revenue growth through a team.
  • Demonstrated experience in budget management, sales forecasting, corporate account acquisition and performance management.
  • Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical and relationship-management skills. . Good understanding of hotel revenue drivers, corporate sales, MICE and digital marketing.
  • The Ideal Candidate We are looking for a results-oriented leader who takes ownership of revenue targets, develops high-performing teams, manages budgets responsibly and translates commercial strategies into measurable business results.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HNDDiploma
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Send your CV along with a cover letter torecruitment@gemsuites.com

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At a glance

Company

GemSuites

Location

Nairobi, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Onsite

Experience

Valid until

October 30, 2026

Created

October 19, 2026

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