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Marriott International

Manages and franchises hotels around the world

Director of Groups

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
  • A minimum of 4 to 5 years of experience in international group sales and MICE within the luxury hospitality sector is required.
  • A proven track record of securing and growing group and event business in a luxury hotel environment is required.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English and Italian is essential.
  • Negotiation, communication, and presentation skills are required.
  • Strong analytical abilities and proficiency in using data to guide decisions and performance metrics are required.
  • The ability to develop and manage strategic account plans for high-value clients and maintain long-term business relationships is required.
  • The ability to work effectively across departments is required.
  • High attention to detail, creativity, and organizational excellence are required.
  • Willingness to travel and attend external events as required is necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute sales strategies focused on international groups and events, MICE, corporate groups, and high-profile events.
  • Manage a portfolio of key corporate and group accounts to support superior service, repeat business, and revenue growth.
  • Identify new business opportunities and markets through cold outreach, networking, trade shows, site inspections, and industry events.
  • Prepare and execute a detailed International Sales Plan focused on the Groups segment.
  • Travel extensively internationally to generate inquiries across the MICE segment.
  • Collaborate with International Marriott Global Sales MICE colleagues to target international clients.
  • Coordinate with reactive colleagues to prepare proposals and contracts for group and event bookings, ensuring alignment with Bvlgari Hotels and Marriott standards and revenue targets.
  • Present and organize site inspections for prospective clients, showcasing hotel capabilities and event spaces.
  • Collaborate with Marketing, Revenue Management, Food and Beverage, Events, and Operations to craft offers and promotional materials and execute group events.
  • Maintain current knowledge of the competitive set, market trends, event industry developments, and emerging client needs.
  • Represent Bvlgari at focused MICE trade shows, networking events, and client-facing engagements to enhance the brand's reputation as a luxury venue.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior exposure to luxury or ultra-luxury hotel brands is preferred.
  • Experience using Marriott Sales & Catering or similar hotel customer relationship management and sales systems is preferred.

About the Company

Marriott International

Manages and franchises hotels around the world

Marriott International manages and franchises hotels and resorts for leisure and business travelers, with brands spanning luxury stays, select-service hotels and extended visits. Its portfolio includes The Ritz-Carlton, Sheraton and Courtyard, giving hotel owners different formats for serving guests. Most properties belong to third-party owners: Marriott earns management fees tied to hotel revenue and profit, or franchise royalties for use of its brands and systems, while owning or leasing a small share itself. The company also licenses its names for branded residences and vacation ownership properties. With operating roots dating to 1927, Marriott is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Bethesda, MD
Founded
1927

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