Sales Manager 13 month contract
Job Summary
Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee Century Group Lands Corporation. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotels 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.
- Competitive salary and compensation package
- Generous hotel and dining discounts at thousands of Marriott properties worldwide
- Career advancement with the hotel and our diverse group of companies
- Extended Health and Dental coverage
- Health Care Spending Account
- Wellness Spending Account
- Matching pension plan (DCPP)
- Maternity top-up program
- 3 week annual vacation to start
- Convenient location steps from Surrey Central SkyTrain Station
- Company events including our annual Holiday Party
- Performance-based incentive plan
- Sales Strategy Development: Develop and implement effective sales strategies and plans to achieve revenue goals.
- Client Acquisition & Retention: Identify and pursue new business opportunities while maintaining and strengthening relationships with existing clients.
- Market Research & Analysis: Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to position the hotel effectively in the marketplace.
- Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts with corporate clients travel agents and event planners to maximize profitability.
- Event Sales Management: Oversee event and meeting space sales collaborating with the operations team to ensure successful events.
- Collaboration with Hotel Leadership: Work closely with the operations leaders to ensure clients requirements and expectations are met or exceeded.
- Collaboration with Marketing: Work closely with the marketing team to align sales campaigns with promotions and branding.
- Account Management: Manage key accounts and ensure high levels of client satisfaction to encourage repeat business.
- Sales Reporting: Track sales performance forecast future business and prepare regular reports for management.
- Budget & Forecasting: collaborate with General Manager to develop annual revenue budget.
- Networking: Attend industry events trade shows and conferences to build connections and generate leads.
- Other duties as required.
- Diploma or bachelors degree in business Tourism or Hotel Management an asset.
- A minimum of three years of sales experience in a premium hotel or similar environment.
- Strong Sales and Negotiation Skills: Ability to identify opportunities close deals and manage client relationships.
- Excellent Communication: Clear persuasive communication skills including written verbal and non-verbal.
- Customer Service Focus: A strong orientation toward customer satisfaction and problem-solving.
- Market Knowledge: Familiarity with the hospitality industry trends and competitors.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple clients projects and deadlines.
- Advanced Computer Skills: Experience with Google Workspace and sales & event management systems is beneficial (Marriott Internationals CI-TY preferred)
- Travel: Ability to travel locally nationally and internationally. Access to a personal vehicle is preferred.
This company is an equal opportunity employer.
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Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
At Le Méridien, we are inspired by the era of glamorous travel, celebrating each culture through the distinctly European spirit of savouring the good life. Our guests are curious and creative, cosmopolitan culture seekers that appreciate moments of connection and slowing down to savou ... View more