Hiring: Sales & Business Development Manager

Location: Varanasi

Industry: Hotel / Hospitality

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for a results-driven Sales & Business Development Manager to grow our hotel’s business in Varanasi. The role involves generating room bookings, developing corporate and travel-trade accounts, and building lasting client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

- Generate business through corporate clients, travel agents, tour operators, and group bookings.
- Identify new sales opportunities and conduct regular client meetings and field visits.
- Develop hotel packages and negotiate rates within approved pricing guidelines.
- Handle enquiries, prepare proposals, follow up on leads, and convert them into confirmed bookings.
- Build relationships with event planners and wedding planners to generate accommodation and event enquiries.
- Maintain existing accounts and encourage repeat bookings.
- Monitor local competitors, market demand, and business opportunities.
- Coordinate with reservations, front office, and operations teams to ensure client requirements are fulfilled.
- Maintain sales records and submit regular reports on leads, bookings, revenue, and collections.




- Achieve agreed sales targets and support timely payment collection.

Candidate Requirements

- Preferably 3–5 years of experience in hotel sales, hospitality business development, or travel-trade sales.
- Valuable knowledge of the Varanasi corporate and tourism market.
- An existing network of corporate clients, travel agents, or tour operators is an advantage.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage sales targets.
- Comfortable with regular local travel and client visits.
- Proficiency in Hindi and English.
- Basic knowledge of Excel, email, and sales reporting.
- Graduate in any discipline; a qualification in hospitality, tourism, or marketing is preferred.

Compensation Competitive salary based on experience and demonstrated results, plus performance-linked incentives. Approved business travel expenses will be reimbursed.

How to Apply

Apply with your updated CV and a brief summary of your hotel sales experience, key customer segments handled, and sales achievements.

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Food provided

Experience:
- Hotel: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Sales and Business Development Manager (Varanasi)
🏢 HOTEL RIO BENARAS
📍 Varanasi