Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Pyramid Global Hospitality. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.
We are looking for a highly motivated and analytical individual with experience in driving sales revenues for hotels or resorts to join our team as Director of National Accounts. This role is a key position that will be responsible proactively soliciting and managing group business in the assigned vertical markets and the assigned geographical market. Actively up-sells to maximize revenue opportunities. Achieves personal and team related revenue goals. Ensures business is turned over properly and in a timely fashion for proper service delivery. Responsible for driving customer & guest loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer/guest experience. Provides service to customers to continue to grow the account.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of achieving sales goals, be creative, a problem solver, has a proven record of being a team player, is open to learning and leading by example, responds in a professional and courteous manner to guests and team.
Your Role:
Make personal visits, when necessary to target areas and call on Companies and associations located in a specific market or area.
Book meetings, conferences, and social guests from assigned areas.
Dedicate majority of time to direct telephone sales.
Rework and maintain old account files and solicit new accounts.
Respond to all correspondence from assigned areas and trace dates for reworking and follow up.
Set-up site inspections and follow through.
Attend trade shows pertinent to assigned areas and attend meetings, seminars, and functions through membership in association.
Maintain a constant contact with Corporate and Association meeting planners; maintain membership and contacts in hotel industry associations.
