Account Director UK (m/w/d)

Job description

Be empowered.

·  Begin : Onboarding program & “Enjoy 2 Brands” program, staff room for your start
·  Belong : A familiar & diverse team from different nations, flat hierarchies and different areas of expertise, in which people support each other and learn from each other.
·  Become : Large selection of internal & external training courses, individual development plans, very good promotion prospects, transfer opportunities to our sister hotels
·  Be connected : Various employee events and team building activities for the “we-feeling”
·  Be honored : Christmas and vacation bonus, discounted parking, travel allowance, appreciation bonuses, employee referral program, capital-forming benefits, discounted employee accommodation and F&B discount in over 8,500 Marriott hotels worldwide
·  Be well : various wellbeing and (mental) health offers, Serve360 campaigns, healthy & delicious food in our staff restaurant and numerous opportunities for social engagement

Be you.

The dual-brand hotel “Sheraton & Marriott Frankfurt Airport Hotel” combines two premium brands into one employer! Have you already found your passion in Convention Sales with all its facets? Come and join us as Account Director UK (m/f/d). Two brands - endless possibilities! 

Your most important tasks include:

·  Supporting the client portfolio and acquiring new clients
·  Close cooperation with the global sales offices
·  Development and implementation of key account strategies
·  Sales trips to the respective region
·  Contact person for contract negotiations within the UK sales region
·  Coordinate national and international customer inquiries and offers
·  Establish, maintain and optimize business relationships
·  Attending trade fairs
·  Sharing responsibility for sales strategies in line with budget targets
·  Responsibility for recognizing market trends at an early stage
·  Advising your colleagues with the help of your specialist knowledge
·  Organize and implement fam trips, presentations and sales blitzes
·  Sharing responsibility for achieving business targets and focusing on optimal utilization of hotel capacity
·  Optimal presentation of the hotel when conducting house tours

Be able.

·  You are enthusiastic about sales and want to take your next step.
·  You are a proactive team member with passion.
·  You are a talented communicator with a personable and professional demeanor and strong negotiation skills.
·  Fluent in written and spoken English.
·  You are familiar with the common MS Office applications.
·  High level of self-motivation and excellent communication skills in German and English.
·  Completed training or studies preferably in the hotel or tourism industry with relevant professional experience.
·  You are willing to travel and may already have UK experience.

Be connected.

We are looking forward to getting to know you! As soon as we have received your application, you will receive a confirmation and you will hear from us again within 3 days!

About us:

Do you still have questions? Our HR team will be happy to help: hr.frankfurt@marriott.com or by telephone on 0 69 69 77 - 12 97.  

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and maintaining an inclusive culture where people are at the center. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other basis covered by applicable law.

When you join the Sheraton family, you become a member of its global community. We’ve been a place to gather and connect since 1937. At Sheraton, associates create a sense of belonging in more than 400 communities around the world. We invite, we welcome, and we connect guests through engaging experiences and thoughtful service. If you’re a team player who is excited to deliver a meaningful guest experience, we encourage you to explore your next career opportunity with Sheraton. Join us on our mission to be ‘The World’s Gathering Place’. In joining Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, 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.