Location: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: General Manager
Department: Sales & Marketing
Are you a strategic, energetic, and results-driven sales & marketing professional with a passion for hospitality? Our Client in Hospitality /Hotel is seeking a Sales & Marketing Manager to lead the commercial strategy, drive occupancy, grow conference business, elevate brand visibility, and strengthen client relationships.
This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who understands how to position a hotel competitively, secure new business, and build strong partnerships across the market.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
Drive Revenue & Market Growth
- Increase bed occupancy and overall profitability.
- Grow conference business beyond the current daily average of 500 participants, increasing F&B revenue.
- Develop and implement strategic marketing plans (short and long term).
- Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and trends.
- Develop pricing strategies to increase market share and long-term profitability.
Lead Marketing & Brand Visibility
- Oversee advertising, promotions, digital visibility, and brand positioning.
- Coordinate with creative teams and agencies for marketing campaigns and materials.
- Create high-impact visibility for the Hotel and maintain an excellent corporate image with clients.
Client Acquisition & Relationship Management
- Build strong relationships with new and existing clients.
- Conduct sales calls, market visits, and client meetings.
- Prepare proposals, quotations, weekly and monthly forecasts.
- Maintain client databases, follow up on dormant accounts, and support debt collection.
Sales Operations & Coordination
- Manage day-to-day coordination with internal departments to deliver seamless event and guest experiences.
- Enter and manage bookings, event memos, and the Events Diary with accuracy.
- Lead weekly sales & marketing meetings and prepare activity and performance reports.
Strategic Leadership
- Participate in strategic planning for the hotel’s marketing and revenue goals.
- Recommend improvements to the marketing structure, processes, and team capabilities.
- Ensure cost-effective marketing operations within approved budgets.
What we’re looking for
- A seasoned Sales & Marketing professional, ideally with experience in the hotel or hospitality industry.
- Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Proven ability to grow occupancy, conference business, and market share.
- Strong analytical abilities—able to interpret market data, trends, and performance indicators.
- Excellent presentation, client engagement, and relationship-building skills.
- Highly organized, proactive, and able to work under minimal supervision.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a respected and growing hotel brand.
- Influence high-level commercial strategy.
- Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities to innovate.
- Engage with top corporate clients and market leaders.
How to Apply
If you believe you have the passion, energy, and strategic drive to elevate our brand and deliver commercial excellence, send your CV and cover letter to:
📧 people@peoplebrand.co.ug
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.