Sales Manager

Company Description

Vedic Village is a hospitality platform that offers experience-driven stays shaped by place, people, and purpose. With boutique properties in Alleppey, Bengaluru, Kodungallur, and Sriperumbudur.

Role Description

The Sales Manager at Vedic Village will lead sales efforts for the Kochi location, focusing on driving room, event, and corporate bookings while strengthening relationships with key clients and partners. This full-time, on-site role includes identifying new business opportunities, managing the sales pipeline, conducting client meetings and property walkthroughs, and preparing proposals and contracts. The Sales Manager will collaborate closely with operations, marketing, and reservations teams to align offers with guest expectations and ensure seamless service delivery. The role also involves monitoring market trends, maintaining accurate sales reports, and meeting revenue targets through strategic planning and consistent follow-up.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in strategic sales planning, lead generation, and account stewardship within the hospitality or allied luxury service sectors.
• Demonstrated acumen in cultivating and nurturing client relationships, with a refined ability to negotiate and close engagements across both individual (B2C) and corporate (B2B) segments.
• Substantive experience curating and executing event and group sales — encompassing corporate retreats, weddings, and bespoke celebratory occasions.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal capabilities, complemented by a poised, client-facing presence.
• Proficiency in CRM platforms, the MS Office suite, and foundational data analytics to monitor performance metrics and forecast revenue with precision.
• Willingness to be based on-site in Kochi, with the flexibility to accommodate local travel and extended hours in service of discerning guest requirements.
• Prior experience in hotel or resort sales considered highly advantageous; familiarity with luxury or experiential hospitality environments will be regarded favourably.
• A Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Marketing, or a related discipline is preferred, though equivalent professional experience will be given due consideration.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate seamlessly across cross-functional teams, upholding a guest-centric and inclusive philosophy of service excellence.
• Prior hotel industry experience is an essential requirement for this position.