Are you passionate about delivering exceptional hospitality and eager to join a dynamic team at one of the world's leading hotel brands? We are currently recruiting for a dedicated individual to join our team. We believe in creating memorable experiences for our guests and we want our associates to be at their best: to care for their holistic wellbeing, to feel a sense of belonging, to know their co-workers are committed to a culture of respect and kindness.
What is in it for you: In addition to receiving a competitive salary and investment in your personal development, you will have access to an array of perks and discounts including:
- Free Meals on Duty: Enjoy complimentary meals while at work.
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Uniform Provided: A professional uniform is supplied for all employees.
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Explore Discounts: A Marriott Discount Card that offers benefits on hotel stays and F&B across 140 countries.
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Pension Scheme: Participation in The People’s Pension.
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Employee Assistance Programme: Free and confidential support for various challenges, including financial advice, stress, and health issues.
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Career Development: Opportunities for career growth and internal transfers within Marriott's global network.
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Training and Development: Access to training programs to enhance your skills and advance your career.
Responsibilities: Here's what your journey with us entails:
- Analyse the local market trends and opportunities and develop customer accounts within the local area.
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Maintain and develop site inspection standards and engage with key managers and departments in order to maximise conversion potential.
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Support the group and catering conversion and ensure key opportunities are maximised.
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Attend weekly sales strategy meetings when required, being prepared to present and give updates on key sales actions.
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Keep up to date with competitors, communicating findings with sales leadership team and adapting hotel offering to win business.
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Influence decision makers at all levels.
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Support the marketing team by keeping up to date the 3rd party sales sites including Cvent, Edge and Venue Directory.
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Engage the sales team on new sales leads and opportunities and make aware of enquiries from managed accounts.
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Participate and support with local blitz days, trade shows and related sales activity.
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Use negotiating skills and sales abilities to close on business and negotiate contracts.
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Utilize Marriott Global Source for resources and information (Training Energizers, segment websites, etc.).
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Effectively manage and develop relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
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Effectively use sales resources and administrative/support staff.
Safety and Company Policies:
- Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures.
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Report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to the manager.
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Complete safety training and certifications.
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Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
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Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
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Communicate with others using clear and professional language.
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Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others.
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Support the team to reach common goals.
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Listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
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Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
Note: This above description is not intended to establish a total definition of the job, but an outline of the duties.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous hospitality experience required and sales experience desired.
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Passion for sales and for achieving targets and objectives.
Join us and be part of a team that values excellence, sustainability, and career growth. Apply today to start your journey with Marriott!
