- Location
- Cape Town Western Cape South Africa
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Wholesale, Commercial & B2B Sales
- Posted
- Oct 22, 2026
About Belmond
Belmond is a distinguished name in luxury travel, curating exceptional hotels, trains, river cruises and safaris in some of the world’s most storied destinations. As an employer, Belmond offers the rare opportunity to contribute to experiences defined by heritage, artistry and deeply personal service, while belonging to a global hospitality house within the LVMH family. The company values intuitive excellence, cultural curiosity and respect for place, encouraging colleagues to become ambassadors of timeless travel. With roles spanning operations, gastronomy, wellness, sales and corporate functions, Belmond fosters careers shaped by craftsmanship, international perspective and the pursuit of unforgettable guest moments.
The Sales Executive at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, grows group business by developing client and partner relationships and creating opportunities across hotel rooms, conferences, events, and banqueting. The role manages existing accounts, pursues new business, tracks sales activity, attends industry events, conducts site inspections and client entertainment, meets sales and profit targets, and collaborates with the Groups & Events team and Area Revenue Director on pricing.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of existing clients to encourage repeat and new business.
- Track and record sales activities and account growth using available systems and tools.
- Attend relevant trade fairs, exhibitions, networking events, and company events as requested.
- Participate in site inspections and client entertainment as requested, including outside regular hours and on weekends.
- Conduct sales calls to client offices.
- Identify new business opportunities and actively pursue sales prospects.
- Meet and exceed sales targets and goals.
- Meet and exceed profit margins by driving hotel room and banqueting revenue and promoting the hotel’s products to secure conference, event, and banqueting business.
- Work with the Groups & Events team and Area Revenue Director to ensure an effective pricing strategy for quotations.
Qualifications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Thorough understanding of marketing and negotiation techniques.
- Proven experience as a sales executive or in a relevant role.
- Self-motivated, with a results-driven approach.
Skills
Experience
Proven experience as a sales executive or in a relevant role.
Workplace
This position is based in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
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Benefits
Competitive basic salary; loyalty and recognition reward programs; Employee Assistance and Wellness programs.
Culture
Belmond fosters a workplace culture rooted in exceptional hospitality, craftsmanship, and a deep respect for the heritage of its iconic hotels, trains, river cruises, and safari lodges. As an employer, it encourages employees to create memorable, highly personalized experiences while nurturing a collaborative, multicultural environment where service excellence and storytelling are central to everyday work.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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