Event & Group Representative - Fluency in Turkish & English is Required

Job description

CANDIDATE PROFILE

- Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel Management, or related major

- At least 1 year relevant experience in hotel

- Fluency in English & Turkish is a must

POSITION SUMMARY

Leads and manages activities related to the sales functions 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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).

- Prepare sales-related documents throughout the sales process (e.g., proposals, contracts, or banquet event orders).

- Serve as the point of contact for clients and communicate with them by phone and email to respond to questions and requests.

 

 

 

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.