Sandton Convention Centre appoints new Sales Manager

Dineo Molomo-Kula has been appointed sales manager at Sandton Convention Centre, responsible for developing sales strategy, increasing revenue in profitable markets as well as building and maintain customer relations, and actively participating in staff development. She heads a team of four sales executives.

Before joining the centre Dineo managed the Cell C sales team nationally within the Pre-Paid chains channel, a position she held since 2001. Dineo obtained Marketing Business Management qualification from Damelin College, and is currently studying Bachelor of Communication - Business with Bond University.

About Sandton Convention Centre

Sandton Convention Centre is South Africa's most technologically advanced convention centre and is purpose built to cater to every need. The centre was recently awarded Five Star Grading by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa, the making it the only venue in the world to carry this endorsement of excellence. The centre is managed by Southern Sun Hotel Interests and developed by Tsogo Sun, a dynamic partnership between Southern Sun hotels and Tsogo Investments, a leading black empowerment group.

List of awards won by Sandton Convention Coentre to date:

1. 2001 Fulton Award - Design Aspects Category
2. 2002 Award of Merit - for an outstanding example of architecture
3. 2002 Heritage Environmental Rating Programme, Gold Classification
4. 2002 Imvelo Award- included Best Air Quality, Energy Management and Water Conservation Programme
5. 2002 ICCA Best Marketing Award
6. 2003 Nedbank Green Trust - Business in Action Award
7. 2003 Voted Best Conference Venue (without accommodation)
8. 2003 MIMA (Cat Publications) Best video Award
9. 2004 TPSA Live Event Award - Favourite Technical Venue Category