Job Number 24156212
Job Category Sales & Marketing
Location Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire, 255 Barclay Parade SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management
Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s 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.
Reporting to the General Manager, the Director, Sales & Marketing, is responsible for planning and overseeing the sales & marketing efforts of the hotel – specifically, the achievement of targeted room revenues, average rate, closed group business room nights, catering revenues, and Rev PAR index. Accountable for the overall direction and leadership of the Sales Team.
– Manage the property’s reactive and proactive sales efforts
– Oversee the sales function in the achievement of targeted room sales and catering
– Prepare annual rooms and catering revenue budget
– Develop and implement property-wide annual strategic marketing plan
– Prepare annual sales & marketing operational budget
– Work closely with Director, Revenue Management to maximize rate during periods of compression and occupancy and Rev PAR gain during soft periods
– Maintains successful performance by increasing revenues, controlling expenses and providing a return on investment for the owner and the brand.
– Attend sales/revenue strategy meetings to provide input on weekly and overall sales strategy.
– Suggests innovative marketing ideas and develops deployment strategies to continue to grow market share and overall hotel revenues.
– Set goals for all sellers and develop sales action plans. Work with sellers to ensure they effectively carry out their objectives.
– Address performance issues and holds staff accountable for successful results.
– Identify coaching, training and leadership needs for the Sales Team and devise methods of delivery
– Analyze of monthly sales achievements
– Chair monthly departmental Sales & Catering meetings ensuring ongoing effective communication of financial results, strategic direction, and general hotel information
– Participates in hotel guest satisfaction initiatives
– Active member of the executive team of the hotel
– Develops strong partnerships with local organizations to further increase brand/product awareness.
– Develops and manages internal key stakeholder relationships.
– Develops strong community and public relations by maintaining property participation in local, regional and national tradeshows and client events.
Job Requirements
– Minimum 3 years sales leadership experience in a large full service hotel
– Diploma, Hotel and Restaurant Management or Business Degree would be an asset
– Superior written and verbal communications skills
– Demonstrated skills in leading a team and selling in a luxury environment, with a pattern of exceptional results
– Results oriented, very organized, highly motivated and able to work under pressure
Join us at our unique property, Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire – uniquely managed and operating as a franchised Marriott property. Our team is committed to excellence, open, welcoming & engaged. Our workplace has a family feel and we work together towards common goals while assisting one and other on a daily basis.
Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire is designed for those in pursuit of adventure, joy and relaxation. Located downtown, our sophisticated hotel is nestled between the urban vibes of a bustling city and the peaceful tranquility of the Bow River and Prince's Island Park. Discover adventures from the heights of the Calgary Tower for enchanting city views to river floating down the Canadian Rockies glacier fed Bow River. Experience the many sides of our beautiful city at Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire, Calgary's Urban Resort.
What is in it for you:
– Employee benefit card offering discounted rates worldwide
– Duty meals in on-site Staff Cafeteria, as well as access to Employee Assistance/Wellness Program
– Food & Beverage discounts
– Learning programs through our global programming
– Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
This company is an equal opportunity employer.
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