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Senior Sales ExecutivePortland Staffing • Portland, OR, US
Senior Sales Executive

Senior Sales Executive

Portland Staffing • Portland, OR, US
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Job Posting

Job Number : 25183959

Job Category : Sales & Marketing

Location : Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront, 1401 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97201

Schedule : Full Time

Position Type : Management

Pay Range : $36.06 - $48.08 per hour

Bonus Eligible : Yes

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.

    Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of "Wonderful Hospitality. Always." by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that's synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, 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. JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you're happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand's namesake and company founder, J. Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That's The JW Treatment. In joining JW Marriott, 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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