Account Director Global Sales UAE at TOWNEPLACE SUITES BY MARRIOTT SAN DIEGO AIRPORT LIBERTY STATION

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Account Management, Strategic Account Planning, Revenue Generation, B2B Sales, Relationship Management, RFP Management, Market Analysis, Total Account Management, Customer Loyalty, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Ability, Numerical Ability, Verbal Communication, Cross-functional Leadership, Hospitality Sales, TMC Management

Industry

Hospitality

Description

JOB SUMMARY The Account Director, Global Sales UAE manages and/or provides dedicated support to a targeted portfolio of complex GSO corporate accounts. The position builds and maintains business relationships with key buying influences in order to achieve account market share goals across all Marriott Lodging brands. The primary focus is on opportunities to increase preference and loyalty and improve the overall buying process by emphasizing an ‘ease of doing business with Marriott’. In the role of Account Director, Global Sales UAE this position has direct accountability for transactional sales activities within their assigned accounts. BUSINESS CONTEXT The role of the Account Director, Global Sales UAE is to support the GSO vision and mission by leveraging Marriott’s products and services as a team leader or team member within their assigned account portfolio. By utilizing the processes of strategic account management and team-based sales, this position will be responsible for increasing Marriott’s preference, loyalty and profitable share within their assigned accounts and contribute to overall GSO success through the direct sales efforts of Revenue Generation and Value Creation.The position will lead both Global and EMEA Accounts and the relevant account teams. The Account Director, Global Sales UAE is responsible for proactively soliciting both transient and group business for all brands, all hotels globally, utilising a Total Account Management approach. Work will be with both direct corporate contacts within each account, and key TMC account managers in relation to these accounts. The Account Director, Global Sales UAE will retain an up to date customer profile within the Marriott sales tools provided, create a 12-month Strategic account plan (SAPP), reporting confirmed business and activity on a weekly basis. Develop and guide an account team either within Europe or globally to assist in developing business from subsidiaries within their countries. Ensure smooth co-ordination of the annual RFP process for assigned accounts working closely with the pricing teams. Work to targets, objectives and goals Support the Director Global Sales, Corporate to deliver sales and operational excellence within the department. CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience Preferred * 5+ years sales and marketing experience required. * Total Account Management experience preferred. * Hospitality sales experience preferred * Excellent verbal, numerical and analytical ability CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Account Management * Accurate qualification of potential accounts; re-qualification of existing accounts. * Establishes and maintains complete and up-to-date information on each account. This includes a thorough understanding of the account’s needs, history, plans, issues, organizational structure, strategies, existing business alliances and key competitors. * Maintains account information to ensure accurate and up-to-date account reporting. * Manages all resources within budgeted guidelines. * Proactively develops goals and objectives to support the strategic account plan. * Represents all brands of Marriott Lodging. * Responsible for proactive account or segment sales. * Supports data gathering, reporting & tracking functions. * Responsible for the strategic spend of marketing funds for TMC accounts within the portfolio Revenue Generation * Identifies, develops, initiates and manages opportunities based on their fit with broader strategic account initiatives. * Identifies key purchase points and decision-makers that influence the “buy” decision. * Networks account teams to maximize coverage of key contacts and revenue streams. * Partners with HQ support for annual pricing process, requests for pricing (RFPs) and related maintenance activity. * Relates customer needs to product capabilities. * Routinely quantifies the business impact to both the customer and Marriott. * Works with Revenue Management to support account strategy in-market. Value Creation * Anticipates and quickly seizes opportunities not obvious to others to build customer satisfaction. * Brings cross-functional and cross-business knowledge to bear in developing business solutions. * Delivers value-added products and services to create long term customer loyalty. * Establishes and maintains relationships with key buying influences by developing and delivering ‘ease of doing business’ solutions that create and provide unique value and positioning. * Positions self as “Subject Matter Expert” in terms of customer or account activity, business segment activity or market/region activity. * Pursues initiatives to capitalize on strengths and market opportunities, and to counter competitive threats Customer Preference & Loyalty * Conducts information-oriented sessions at each level of influence within the account or customer base in order to foster and maintain commitment to Marriott as a strategic supplier/partner. * Counsels internal stakeholders on optimal negotiating stance. * Delivers value-added products and services to create long term customer preference and loyalty. * Delivers on commitments to customers. * Focuses on two-way communication to ensure win-win relationship is maintained. * Proactively seeks feedback from customers using resources and tools of GSO. * Uses knowledge of Marriott’s operations, its markets and competitors to promote dialogue and enrich customer interactions. Market Integration & Leadership * Assists people from diverse cultures and backgrounds to effectively contribute and succeed in the account team. * Demonstrates benefits of total account management and team-based sales. * Ensures that account sales strategies are communicated, implemented and updated as market conditions fluctuate. * Facilitates educational opportunities that enhance credibility and integration between GSO and internal stakeholders. * Identifies and cultivates relationships with key colleagues and stakeholders in other parts of the organization. * Participates in professional and industry organizations (e.g., SAMA, ACTE, PCMA, MPI, ASMA, GTMC etc). * Participates with account team in market pull-through activity. * Provides opportunities for communicating account needs throughout organization. * Supports ‘in-market’ needs of properties in a given regional area. * Utilizes account team for Best Practice sharing and problem solving. Other * Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs. Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

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Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of complex corporate accounts to increase market share and loyalty across Marriott Lodging brands. Lead account teams to drive revenue generation and value creation through strategic account management and the RFP process.