Head of Sales for Hospitality, Tourism and Experiences in Cape Town
Startgo · Cape Town, Western Cape
Overview
Startgo is looking for a bold Head of Sales to lead growth in the hospitality, tourism and experiences sector in Cape Town. This senior role is perfect for a commercially driven leader who loves building relationships, inspiring sales teams and turning strategies into measurable results. If you have a passion for creating unforgettable customer experiences and want to make a visible impact in a vibrant industry, this permanent full time opportunity could be your next big adventure.
About the role
As the Head of Sales at Startgo, you will be at the forefront of driving revenue growth and commercial success in the hospitality, tourism and experiences industry. This is a leadership role where you will shape sales strategies, build powerful partnerships and lead a high performing team to exceed targets.
What you will do:
- Drive ambitious revenue growth and commercial success across the business.
- Build and maintain meaningful partnerships across the hospitality and tourism landscape.
- Lead, energise and develop a high performing sales team.
- Identify new opportunities and unlock untapped potential in the market.
- Champion a culture of passion, accountability and excellence.
- Transform sales strategies into measurable results.
This role offers the chance to lead with purpose in an industry that inspires people every day, make a visible impact on business growth and work alongside passionate professionals. If you are ready to bring your passion, ambition and leadership to a company that values exceptional performance, this is your opportunity.
Requirements
- Proven leadership experience in hospitality, tourism, travel, leisure or related industries.
- A genuine passion for delivering unforgettable customer experiences.
- The drive and determination to consistently exceed commercial targets.
- Exceptional relationship building and business development skills.
- The ability to inspire, motivate and develop high performing sales teams.
- Strategic thinking combined with a hands on approach to winning business.
Responsibilities
- Drive ambitious revenue growth and commercial success.
- Build meaningful partnerships across the hospitality and tourism landscape.
- Lead and energise a high performing sales team.
- Identify new opportunities and unlock untapped potential.
- Champion a culture of passion, accountability and excellence.
- Transform sales strategies into measurable results.
Job details
- Organisation
- Startgo
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Executive
- Category
- Sales & Business Dev
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
Hello future sales leader! This is a senior role with a strong focus on the hospitality and tourism sector, so your application should highlight your leadership experience and your ability to grow revenue and build partnerships in these industries. When preparing your CV, make sure to include specific examples of how you have led sales teams, exceeded targets and developed successful business relationships. In an interview, expect questions about your strategic approach, how you motivate teams and how you handle commercial challenges. Show your passion for creating memorable customer experiences and your understanding of the tourism landscape in South Africa. If you have experience in travel, leisure or hospitality sales, bring that to the forefront. Good luck, this could be your chance to lead in an exciting and dynamic field.
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