Job Number 24014743

　　Job Category Sales & Marketing

　　Location JW Marriott Hotel Istanbul Marmara Sea, Atakoy 2-5-6 Kisim Mah Rauf Orbay Caddesi No 2/1 L B, Istanbul, Türkiye, Türkiye

　　Schedule Full-Time

　　Located Remotely? N

　　Relocation? N

　　Position Type Management

　　JOB SUMMARY

　　Leads and manages activities related to the sales functions for properties within region with a focus on building long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of property sales objectives. Achieves personal booking goals and makes recommendations on booking goals of direct reports.

　　CANDIDATE PROFILE

　　Education and Experience

　　• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 3 years experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.

　　OR

　　• 4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 1 year experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.

　　CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

　　Driving Sales Opportunities to Maximize Revenue

　　• Conducts targeted account research to determine potential.

　　• Solicits and qualifies existing and new accounts whose business opportunities meet company criteria.

　　• Identifies, qualifies and solicits new group business to achieve personal revenue goals, while maintaining brand integrity.

　　• Understands competitors' strengths and weaknesses, and knows how to sell against them.

　　• Provides positive and aggressive leadership to ensure maximum revenue potential (e.g., sets example with personal booking goals).

　　• Recommends booking goals for sales team members for properties within region.

　　• Participates in sales calls with members of sales team to acquire new business and/or close on business.

　　• Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence).

　　Analyzing & Reporting on Sales and Financial Data

　　• Analyzes market information by using sales systems and implements strategy to achieve financial room and catering goals for each property.

　　• Assists Revenue Management with completing accurate six period projections.

　　• Reviews sales and catering guest satisfaction results to identify areas of improvement.

　　Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

　　• Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies customer service and creates a positive example for guest relations.

　　• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.

　　• Meets with guests during pre- and post-convention meetings to obtain feedback on quality of product (e.g., rooms, meeting facilities and equipment, food and beverage), service levels, execution against contract and overall satisfaction.

　　• Executes and supports the company’s customer service standards.

　　• Executes exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer and ensuring their satisfaction before and during their program/event.

　　• 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 the company.

　　• Gains understanding of each 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.

　　Building Successful Relationships

　　• Develops and manages relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external.

　　• Works collaboratively with on and off-property sales channels to ensure the property needs are being achieved and the sales efforts are complementary, not duplicative.

　　• Works with Human Resources, Engineering and Loss Prevention to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations and/or union requirements.

　　• Attends customer events, trade shows and sales missions to maintain, build or develop key relationships with GSO managers and customers.

　　Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under 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.