Sr Sales Executive (NE) - New Orelans Marriott (New Orleans, LA)

Sr Sales Executive (NE) - New Orelans Marriott

Sr Sales Executive (NE) It s a powerful feeling to belong. It s inspiring people to do more than they thought they could. It s leading the way by rolling up your sleeves to accomplish a common goal. It s taking a passion and turning it into your vision. Belonging is what it feels like to work at Marriott. If this sounds like the place for you join us. The New Orleans Marriott located at 555 Canal Street New Orleans LA 70130 is currently hiring a Sr Sales Executive (NE).Responsibilities include 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 ACTIVITIESManaging 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. To submit your application for this job please go to s marriott.taleo.net careersection 2 jobsearch.ftl lang en Marriott International is consistently recognized as an employer of choice around the globe by FORTUNE and Working Mother magazines DiversityInc Great Places to Work Institute and the CRF institute among others. Visit our newsroom to learn more news.marriott.comConnect and network online with us www.facebook.com marriottjobsandcareers www.twitter.com marriottcareers www.linkedin.com company marriott-international www.weibo.com marriottcareers Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability veteran status or any other basis protected under federal state or local laws.Application URL www.aplitrak.com adid YWtzaGF0LmNoYW5kaGEuNTk0OTguNjQ5NkBtYXJyaW90d C5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20