Director of Sales - London, United Kingdom - Marriott International, Inc

Marriott International, Inc
Marriott International, Inc
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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Job Category Sales & Marketing


Location London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale, Plaza Parade Maida Vale, London, England, United Kingdom VIEW ON MAP


Schedule Full-Time


Located Remotely? N


Relocation? N


Position Type Management


JOB SUMMARY
Surrounded by legendary attractions, London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale is a stylish fixture on the Northwest London cityscape. Here, we celebrate our uniqueness. We celebrate the dreamers who make their own mark, and with good reason.


We are effortlessly cool, situated just round the corner from the famous Abbey Road Studios, and our people are the heartbeat of our hotel.

Turn new experiences into lasting memories at London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale.


EXPLORE OUR VERY BIG WORLD


We are looking for an ambitious, dedicated and proactive Director of Sales to join the wonderful team at London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale on a fixed term basis for 12 months.

If you are passionate and looking to work with an amazing brand and the world's biggest travel company get in touch with us today See where your journey can take you.


WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Primary point of contact for all sales related work streams for the General Manager, Cluster Team, Owner, Group & Events Team and Area Commercial Leader
  • Developing sales goals and strategies in alignment with the overall business strategy and being responsible for all proactive sales activities as well as supporting the reactive sales team
  • Analyzing market and economic trends as well as competitors to continuously strengthen our position in the market
  • Point of contact for customers, participating in sales calls to acquire new business and/or close deals, and building longterm, valuebased customer relationships
  • Developing strong partnerships and collaborations with local organizations to further increase brand/product awareness, participating in customer events, regional and national trade shows
  • Budget planning and controlling

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • An open and proactive mindset, flexibility and courage to embrace change and to always challenge the status quo in order to optimize processes
  • Solution
- and result-oriented approach

  • Professional appearance and strong communication skills
  • Leadership skills to always get the best out of the hotel operational team and to challenge and encourage each individual in the best possible way
  • Customeroriented approach, always focusing on the needs of the guest and the customer
  • Knowledge of overall hotel revenue management concepts, processes and strategies
  • Financial resource management, ability to analyze profit and loss (P&L) statements, develop operating budgets and revenue targets, forecast and plan capital expenditures
  • Successfully completed studies with a focus on sales and events or comparable training, as well as at least 58 years of experience in sales and events with management responsibility

WHY WORK WITH US?
In addition to the benefits you would expect being part of a brand of our calibre, you will also be offered:

  • A unique opportunity to be part of an award winning international brand where we celebrate your unique talent
  • Part of Marriott International, the largest hospitality brand in the world
  • World class training and development programmes tailored to enhancing your skills and help you grow within the Marriott family.
  • Work alongside some amazing talent
- award winning, experienced hospitality professionals

  • Discounted room nights, meals, and spa accessbecause your well being means so much
  • Access to fabulous and flexible benefits to help you in and out of work
- including health and life assurance

  • Access to major high street discounts so you can treat your friends and family as required
  • Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, peoplefirst culture. We are committed to nondiscrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law._


Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe.

As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of "Wonderful Hospitality. Always." by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy.

With the name that's synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels.

In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International.


Be where you can do your best work,
begin your purpose,
belong to an amazing global team, and
become the best version of you.

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in ga
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