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Marriott International

Manages and franchises hotels around the world

Director of Sales

Field SalesPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeNew York, NY, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
  • Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
  • Progressive experience in the hospitality, hotel, restaurant, or service industry, including Rooms and Food & Beverage departments, is preferred.
  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn are required.
  • Highly developed verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • The ability to influence others, negotiate, provide friendly service, and demonstrate professional selling skills is required.
  • The ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously is required.
  • Attention to detail, meeting deadlines, and strong organization and presentation skills are required.
  • The ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in English is required.
  • The ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, newspapers, periodicals, journals, manuals, business records, and statistical reports in English is required.
  • The ability to write routine reports, correspondence, business letters, and summaries in English using prescribed format and correct punctuation, grammar, diction, and style is required.
  • The ability to speak effectively in English before groups such as customers or employees is required.
  • The employee must be able to stand or remain stationary for long periods, including 3–4 hours at a time.
  • The employee must be able to operate computers and office machinery, perform 10-key operation and data entry, use a telephone, and manually manipulate objects, handles, tools, or controls.
  • The employee must be able to inspect and visually observe details at close and long range.
  • The employee must be able to walk around the property frequently to give building tours.

Responsibilities

  • Lead hotel revenue growth by building business relationships and turning market opportunities into bookings.
  • Guide sales strategy, manage and develop the sales team, and partner across departments to support guest and client experience.
  • Meet and exceed group booking goals by developing quantifiable action plans and conducting site inspections.
  • Increase average daily rate and occupancy by developing and executing strategic plans.
  • Grow annual market share by coordinating with the revenue and pricing team to build pipelines for key dates and soft periods.
  • Secure new business proactively.
  • Maximize total revenues and control expenses to meet and exceed hotel profitability objectives.
  • Oversee hotel sales operations, including sales, follow-up, and sales administration.
  • Execute and support operational aspects of booked business, including generating proposals, writing contracts, and customer correspondence.
  • Oversee event management for group bookings and ensure a seamless on-property experience for contracted customers.
  • Maintain a clean, spotless, well-organized, and safe hotel, and support strong guest satisfaction scores.
  • Build and maintain active professional relationships with clients, third-party meeting planners, referral sites, and other lead sources.
  • Maintain visibility in the local community and industry organizations by representing the hotel positively during site visits, trade shows, and sales calls.
  • Attend meetings and other functions required by the hotel or management, including those outside typical office hours.
  • Some travel may be required to meet with prospective and current clients.

Desired Qualifications

  • An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
  • Previous supervisory experience.
  • Progressive hospitality, hotel, restaurant, or service-industry experience, including experience in Rooms and Food & Beverage departments.

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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