Director of Sales – JW Marriott Grosvenor House London – JW Marriott Grosvenor House London

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Job Number 19001BX1
Job Category Sales and Marketing
Location JW Marriott Grosvenor House London| 86 Park Lane| London|
Greater London| United Kingdom
Brand Marriott Hotels Resorts /JW Marriott
Schedule Full-time
Relocation? No
Position Type Management

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Marriott International portfolio of brands includes both JW Marriott and
Marriott Hotels.
Marriott Hotels | Marriott International’s flagship brand with more than
500 global locations| is advancing the art of hosting so that our guests can
travel brilliantly. As a host with Marriott Hotels| you will help keep this
promise by delivering premium choices| sophisticated style| and well-crafted
details. With your skills and imagination| together we will innovate and
reinvent the future of travel.

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International|s luxury portfolio and
consists of more than 80 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. It’s as simple as
that. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other| where you’ll be
part of a community and enjoy a true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-
workers. JW creates opportunities for training| development| recognition and
most importantly| a place where you can really pursue your passions in a
luxury environment. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take
care of our associates. That’s The JW Treatment™.

JOB SUMMARY

Leads and manages all day-to-day activities related to the sales function 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.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration|
Marketing| Hotel and Restaurant Management| or related major; 3 years
experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.

OR

• 4-year bachelor|s degree in Business Administration| Marketing| Hotel and
Restaurant Management| or related major; 1 year experience in the sales and
marketing or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Supporting Developing & Executing Sales Strategies

• Works with sales leader to ensure understanding of sales strategy and
effective implementation of this strategy for the segment.

• Works with management team to create and implement a sales plan addressing
revenue| customers and the market for the segment led by the DOS.

• Assists with the development and implementation of promotions| both internal
and external.

Maximizing Revenue

• Provides positive and aggressive leadership to ensure maximum revenue
potential (e.g.| sets example with personal booking goals).

• Recommends booking goals for sales team members.

Managing Sales Activities

• Monitors all day to day activities of direct reports.

• Approves space release for catering to maximize revenue (DOS| Group) in the
absence of a Business Evaluation Manager.

• 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).

Analyzing & Reporting on Sales and Financial Data

• Analyzes market information by using sales systems and implements strategy
to achieve property’s financial room and catering goals.

• Assists Revenue Management with completing accurate six period projections.

• Reviews sales and catering guest satisfaction results to identify areas of
improvement.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

• Displays leadership in guest hospitality| exemplifies customer service and
creates a positive example for guest relations.

• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service
levels.

• 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.

• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.

• Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to
individuals.

• Incorporates guest satisfaction as a component of department meetings with a
focus on continuous improvement.

• Executes and supports the company’s Customer Service Standards and
property’s Brand Standards.

• Participates in and practices daily service basics of the brand.

• Executes exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and
loyalty by assisting the customer and ensuring their satisfaction before and
during their program/event.

• Serves the customer by understanding their needs and recommending the
appropriate features and services that best meet their needs and exceed their
expectations| while building a relationship and loyalty to the company.

• Gains understanding of the property’s primary target customer and service
expectations; serves the customer by understanding their business| business
issues and concerns| to offer better business solution both prior to| and
during the program/event.

Building Successful Relationships

• Develops and manages relationships with key stakeholders| both internal and
external.

• Works collaboratively with off-property sales channels (e.g.| Event Booking
Center| Market Sales| GSO) to ensure the property needs are being achieved and
the sales efforts are complementary| not duplicative.

• Works with Human Resources| Engineering and Loss Prevention to ensure
compliance with local| state and federal regulations and/or union
requirements.

• Attends customer events| trade shows and sales missions to maintain| build
or develop key relationships with GSO Managers and customers.

Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

• Interviews and hires management and hourly employees with the appropriate
skills to meet the business needs of the operation.

• Utilizes all available on the job training tools for employees.

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