United States Job Openings
Marriott International, Inc
Sales Manager
Lexington
FULL TIME
October 27, 2024
Job Number24184941
Job CategorySales & Marketing
LocationMarriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa, 1800 Newtown Pike, Lexington, Kentucky, United States, 40511
ScheduleFull Time
Located Remotely?N
Position Type Management
Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Avion Hospitality. 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.
The Sales Manager is responsible for effectively soliciting and becoming familiar with all accounts in his/her market segments. He/she is also responsible for prospecting and closing on assigned accounts/territory to positively impact hotel revenues. The Sales Manager will work in conjunction with the Director of Sales to achieve the hotel’s revenue and market share goals for one or more properties. The focus of sales may vary based on the respective property the associate is assigned to. Management-level associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities; for OEM associates, overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly.
Education & Experience
High School diploma or equivalent required; College course work in related field is desired.
Experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
Must have a valid driver’s license for the applicable state.
Must be proficient with Windows operating systems
Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations.
Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc. from disparate sources and consider, adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.
Must be effective at listening to, understanding, clarifying and resolving the concerns and issues raised by coworkers and guests.
Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.
Job Duties & Functions
Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Avion Hospitality standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel, but which will include a mandatory Mon.-Fri. ABR meeting.
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include compliance with the Avion Hospitality dress code and wearing name tag when working (per brand standards)
Comply at all times with Avion Hospitality standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
Comply with certification requirements as applicable for position to include: Food Handlers, Alcohol Awareness, CPR & First Aid
Solicit assigned accounts to achieve or exceed budgeted rooms revenue and to improve performance in the marketplace.
Conducts sales specific to Business Travel and/or Groups, as required by property.
Comply with attainment of individual goals
Make sales appointments and cold calls to consistently prospect accounts for all direct sales segments. Regularly contact existing accounts based on the tracing frequencies of the Accounts Coverage Program.
Monitor production of all top accounts and evaluate trends within your market.
Meet or exceed sales solicitation call goals as assigned by the Director of Sales.
Invite clients to the hotel for entertainment, lunches, tours and site inspections, etc.
Assist in implementing special promotions relating to direct sales segments i.e. sales blitzes, etc.
Attend and participate in Daily/Weekly Sales Meeting.
Attend monthly meetings of assigned professional organizations.
Participate in required M.O.D. and Saturday office coverage as scheduled.
Be familiar with all Avion Hospitality sales policies and house rules.
Employees must at all times be, attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to guests, other employees and managers.
Attend monthly all-employee meetings and any other functions required by management.
Meet and greet onsite contacts.
Abide by Prime Selling Time (PST).
Monitor production of all top accounts and evaluate trends within your market.
React to negative trends in market place by implementing blitzes or catering promotions.
Handle inquires as part of Inquiry Day Program.
Perform any other duties as requested by the General Manager or Director of Sales.
Avion Hospitality Employee Services LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This company is an equal opportunity employer.
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