Company Description Hotel Centrepoint is a three-star lifestyle hotel on OMR, IT Expressway in Chennai, operated by Balachandra Hotels Pvt. Ltd., a hospitality group known for quality and exceptional guest services. The hotel offers 30 well-appointed, spacious guest rooms, modern facilities, and health-focused cuisine in a warm and friendly environment. Its strategic location provides convenient access to key commercial and industrial hubs across OMR, ECR, Inner Ring Road, and GST Road. Hotel Centrepoint is dedicated to indulgent hospitality, consistently delivering high standards of food, drink, and service that encourage guests to return. The team focuses on attention to detail, freshness, and a blend of modern and traditional styles to remain at the cutting edge of the hospitality and entertainment industry.
Role Description The Sales Associate is a full-time, on-site role based at Hotel Centrepoint in Chennai. This role involves identifying and securing new business opportunities, managing corporate and leisure accounts, and promoting hotel rooms, banquet spaces, and F&B offerings. The Sales Associate will conduct sales calls and hotel visits, prepare proposals and rate contracts, and support the execution of promotions and events. Daily activities include maintaining accurate sales records, coordinating with front office, reservations, and F&B teams, and providing timely follow-up to prospective and existing clients. The role also requires participation in local networking activities, market research, and regular reporting on sales performance and pipeline.
Qualifications
- Strong customer service, relationship-building, and client communication skills.
- Sales and negotiation abilities, including lead generation, closing skills, and account management.
- Basic marketing and promotional skills, with the ability to support campaigns and events.
- Good organizational, time management, and documentation skills for handling inquiries and contracts.
- Proficiency in MS Office and comfort with hotel reservation or CRM systems.
- Excellent spoken and written communication in English; knowledge of local languages is an advantage.
- Previous experience in hotel, hospitality, or service-sector sales is preferred.
- Diploma or degree in Hotel Management, Business, Marketing, or a related field is beneficial.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as required by hotel operations.
- Professional appearance, integrity, and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.
