Sales Specialist
Split across two unique buildings, a former telephone exchange and a bank, W Amsterdam is an intriguing design mix of heritage and contemporary style. Mixing historical Dutch architectural elements with cutting-edge design right next to Dam Square, W Amsterdam is at the epicenter of this energetic and forward-thinking city. We offer innovative design and luxury in our 238 stylish guest rooms, including 23 suites, three WOW suites and two lavish Extreme WOW Suites. Our guests can indulge in one of our destination restaurants THE DUCHESS and MR PORTER and taste signature sips at our rooftop W Lounge overlooking the Royal Palace and the city lights, including WET Deck the iconic rooftop pool. We offer exclusive access to a vibrant nightlife, dining, shopping and fashion scene with our signature Whatever/Whenever® service, our in-the-know W Insiders and our W Happenings.
W Hotels does not recruit, we cast Talent. W Amsterdam, located at Spuistraat 175 is casting an Events Specialist. You will be joining the Sales and Events team.
Main responsibilities:
Managing Sales Activities
• Provides sales support to the Sales organization, as well as individual hotels.
• Achieves group revenue goals by responding to incoming group opportunities for the property that are over sales office 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.
• Partners with Sales to identify new group/catering business and achieve personal and property revenue goals.
• Assists with selling, implementation and follow-through of group sales promotions.
• Coordinates and executes all site inspections/visits on property for Account Executives, Group Sales Managers, and Remotes.
• Provides coordination support for site inspections executed by on-property sales associates.
• Understands competitor’s strengths and weaknesses in order to differentiate Marriott from the competition during the site visit.
• Provides expert knowledge on local destination (e.g., local attractions, events, etc.)
• Coordinates with all sales channels to educate selling engines on property attributes and business needs.
• Verifies echannels and websites are updated with accurate detail about the property.
• Provides other sales support as needed, upon direction from General Manager (GM) or sales leadership, within the overall sales strategy
• Understands competitive market and identifies share shift opportunities.
• Understands segment strategy and customer accounts to be covered.
• Executes strategy for assigned accounts to achieve goals of stakeholder hotels while growing revenues for Marriott outside the market.
• Retains, expands and grows account revenue of existing accounts through total acc
https://careers.marriott.com/sales-specialist/job/ABB6CE8BC6D3A69A8406B3D68C1635DA
This job listing was provided by Hospitality Job Vacancies. To apply, please use the link in the job description.
About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners […]
JOB DESCRIPTION An Assistant Director of Sales manages the hotel sales and marketing plans by recommending growth efforts, monitoring progress, and ensuring that the hotel is competitively positioned within the local marketplace. What will I be doing? As Assistant Director of Sales, you will be responsible for working closely with the Senior Management Team to […]
JOB DESCRIPTION With thousands of hotels in over 100 countries and territories, Hilton offers countless opportunities to delight. From an open door to a welcoming smile and an exceptional experience, we offer the millions of travellers who stay with us every year a welcome they will never forget. In addition to our flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & […]
