Sales Manager
Amsterdam, NETHERLANDS Sales
Job description
We are currently recruiting for a passionate and enthusiastic colleague! Do you want to work in a dynamic work environment in the center of Amsterdam and are you interested in a position at the Amsterdam Marriott Hotel? Read the information below and get excited to apply!
What are your responsibilities?
In this position you represent the Amsterdam Marriott Hotel. The Marriott brand is the Signature brand and it’s all about Wonderful Hospitality. Always.
The Sales Manager position is an international oriented sales position in which you will get the opportunity to promote our properties within different parts of the world.
· Build and maintain long-term relationships with existing and potential clients through regular communication and networking.
· Understand and actively utilize company marketing initiative/incentives to convert cold leads to warm leads.
· Effectively presents hotel benefits and features based on customer needs.
· Utilizes negotiation skills and creative selling abilities to uncover new business.
· Utilize digital marketing channels, including social media, email marketing, and online advertising, to reach target audiences effectively.
· Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve property’s objectives whilst consistently analysing market information.
· Support the hotel’s service and relationship strategy, driving customer loyalty by engaging and connecting with new customers and inspiring guests through each customer experience.
· Support Director of Sales & Marketing in preparation of regular reports on sales performance, including reporting on KPI target results, market trends, and competitor activities for management review.
· Develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external
· Attend a range of industry networking events, (inter)national tradeshows and create memorable experiences for new customers on-property.
What makes you the perfect fit?
· You like to work in a Sales environment
· You have similar experience within hospitality
· You have the ambition to develop yourself
· You are comfortable taking initiative
· You are able to uncover the client’s needs
· You are able to build report with clients and represent the hotel
· You can communicate fluently in English
· You are an EU citizen
What do you get in return?
The Amsterdam Marriott Hotel is part of Marriott International and offers a competitive salary & a wide package of benefits. Each year you will have a performance appraisal and depending on your performance you will get a salary increase. Furthermore we offer:
· A professional environment to work in;
· Personal coaching & training to support you in your day-to-day job;
· Career possibilities within Marriott International;
· Free use of the Health club in the hotel
· Special discounted rates for 8500+ Marriott hotels worldwide for you, your family and friends;
· A TakeCare program; we focus on your wellbeing in general and organize several healthy and fun activities throughout the year;
· Many social activities, such as our Associate Appreciation Week, an annual Staff Party and Team outings.
For more information about the Amsterdam Marriott Hotel please have a look on our website; www.amsterdammarriott.com
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.
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.
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