Senior Sales Executive (NE) at Marriott Niagara Falls Hotels

National Harbor, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales, Marketing, Guest Services, Negotiation, Customer Service, Revenue Management, Relationship Building, Event Management, Budgeting, Forecasting, Upselling, Market Analysis, Contract Management, Site Inspections, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration

Industry

Hospitality

Description

JOB SUMMARY Acts as the on-property liaison for group sales within the pre-defined peak room parameters for Property Sales. Contracts and closes group business in addition to conducting site inspections. Verifies business is turned over properly and in a timely fashion for quality service delivery. Achieves group revenue goals by actively up-selling each business opportunity to maximize revenue opportunity. Implements the brand’s service strategy and applicable brand initiatives in all aspects of the sales process and drives customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience. CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience Required: • High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the sales and marketing, guest services, front desk, or related professional area. OR • 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area. Preferred: • Large group sales experience. CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Managing Sales Activities • Achieves group revenue goals by responding to incoming group/catering opportunities for the property that are within the pre-defined peak room parameters. • Understands the overall market (e.g., competitors’ strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc.) and knows how to sell against them. • Closes the best opportunities for the property based on market conditions and property needs. • Uses negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business and negotiate contracts. • Achieves group revenue goals by actively up-selling each business opportunity to maximize revenue opportunity. • Partners with Area Sales to identify new group/catering business and achieve personal and property revenue goals. • Acts as the on-property liaison for group events over the Group Sales peak room parameters of the Sales Office. • Develops group sales revenue and operation budgets, and provides forecasting reports. • Works with the management team to create and implement a group sales/marketing plan addressing revenue, customers, and market. • Assists with selling, implementation, and follow-through of group sales promotions. • Attends pre- and post-convention meetings to understand group needs, obtain feedback on quality of product (e.g., rooms, meeting facilities and equipment, food and beverage), service levels, and overall satisfaction. • Provides accurate, complete, and effective turnover to Event Management. • Executes and supports Marriott’s Customer Service Standards and hotel’s Brand Standards. • Conducts site inspections, as required. • Monitors same day selling procedures to maximize room revenue and control hotel occupancy. • Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence). • Participates in and practices daily service basics of the brand (e.g.,., MHR Spirit to Serve Daily Basics, RHR Savvy Service Basics, Courtyard, SpringHill Suites, Fairfield Inn Basics of the Day, Residence Inn Daily Huddle, or TownePlace Suites Morning Meeting). • Verifies that the property implements a seamless turnover from sales to operations and back to sales while consistently delivering high level of service. • Monitors the effective resolution of guest issues that arise as a result of the sales process by creating mechanisms to channel issues to property leadership and/or other appropriate stakeholders. • Verifies successful performance by increasing revenues, controlling expenses, and providing a return on investment for the owner and Marriott International. • Performs other duties, as assigned, to meet business needs. Building Successful Relationships • Builds and strengthens relationships with existing and new customers to enable future bookings through sales calls, entertainment, FAM trips, trade shows, etc. • Develops relationships within the community to strengthen and expand customer base for group/catering sales opportunities. • Works collaboratively with off-property sales channels (e.g., Group Sales within the Sales Office, Area Sales, EST) to verify the property needs are being achieved and the sales efforts are complementary, not duplicative. • Partners with Event Management and/or Operations in providing a customer experience that exceeds the customer’s expectations. • Executes exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer and verifying their satisfaction before and during their program/event. • Implements the brand’s service strategy and applicable brand initiatives in all aspects of the sales process and drives customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience. • Serves the customer by understanding their needs and recommending the appropriate features and services that best meet their needs and exceed their expectations, while building a relationship and loyalty to Marriott. • Gains understanding of the property’s primary target customer and service expectations; serves the customer by understanding their business, business issues and concerns, to offer better business solution both prior to, and during, the program/event. At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law. We’re proud to offer a wide range of benefits designed to support you and your family, enrich your wellbeing, empower your career, and spark new adventures. Benefits eligibility and options may vary depending on employment status, position and location. Click here to learn more. Why have less when you can have MORE — all under one roof? Rooted in our expertise and leadership in meetings and experiences, Gaylord Hotels intentionally deliver environments, services and programming that bring people together in an extraordinary way. The heart of our brand are STARs, who are creative, entrepreneurial and dedicated to providing thoughtful, big-hearted service to guests. At Gaylord, we provide STARs with opportunities well beyond that of a traditional hotel—offering you endless career opportunities, the extras, and MORE. In joining Gaylord, 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.

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Responsibilities

The Senior Sales Executive is responsible for achieving group revenue goals by managing group sales activities and ensuring quality service delivery. This includes conducting site inspections, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with various teams to enhance customer satisfaction.