Job Description
Additional InformationBonus Eligible, Flexible Work, Benefits and Pension Eligible, Must have valid class 5 BC drivers license
Job Number2508XXXXXX
Job CategorySales & Marketing
LocationThe Westin Bayshore Vancouver, 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6G 2V4
ScheduleFull Time
Located Remotely?N
Position Type Management
JOB SUMMARY
Partners with the Sales Office to book group events within the group booking parameters. Provides property support by coordinating and executing site inspections/visits for off-property sales managers. Verifies that the business is turned over properly and in a timely fashion for quality service delivery. Pulls through business booked through the Sales Office, as well as achieves group revenue goals by actively up-selling each business opportunity to maximize revenue opportunity. Implements the brand’s service strategy and applicable brand initiatives in all aspects of the sales process and drives customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
Required:
High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the sales and marketing, guest services, front desk, or related professional area.
OR
2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.
Preferred:
Large group sales experience.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Managing Sales Activities
Pulls through business and achieves revenue goals for all opportunities booking through the Sales Office
Partners with Area Sales to identify new group/catering business and achieve personal and property revenue goals.
Partners with the Sales Office to book group events within the group booking parameters.
Up-sells products and services, with the ability to bring the sale to closure
Engages in proactive selling of all of facilities (e.g., Spa, Golf, Restaurants) to all of leisure guests as well as group planners
Assists with selling, implementation and follow-through of group sales promotions.
Provides recommendations to Sales Office and Area Sales associates regarding the potential to reallocate function space as needed.
Handles event planning aspects prior to the business turning over for business booked in advance (e.g.,> 3 years out).
Coordinates and plans all Familiarization Tours (FAM) t and in-market customer events.
Provides accurate, complete and effective turnover to Event Management
Represents sales department at staff meetings and stand up meetings and reports out on sales activity.
Attends pre- and post-convention meetings to understand group needs, obtain feedback on quality of product (e.g., rooms, meeting facilities and equipment, food and beverage), service levels and overall satisfaction.
Coordinates and executes all site inspections/visits at the property for out-of-market and non-deployed accounts (includes site visits for Remote Senior Sales Executives and out-of-market Senior Account Executives)
Coordinates site visits and partners when appropriate for in-market sales managers (e.g., Account Executives and Senior Account Executives)
Partners with account/selling manager to develop creative aspects of site visit
Gathers all important customer data from account/selling manager in order to plan appropriately (e.g. customers goals, specific needs, key account info, etc.).
Develops site standards and pricing guidelines in order to control Department 47 expenses and allow for accurate projecting
Understands competitor’s strengths and weaknesses in order to differentiate Marriott from the competition during the site visit
Understands the overall market (e.g., competition, economic trends, seasonability, supply and demand, etc.) and implements appropriate sell
Provides expert knowledge on local destination (e.g., local attractions, events, etc.)
Grows business of existing accounts by soliciting them for future open years while onsite
Tracks bookings and leads generated from site visits.
Executes and supports Marriott’s Customer Service Standards and property ‘s Brand Standards.
Monitors the effective resolution of guest issues that arise as a result of the sales process by creating mechanisms to channel issues to property leadership and/or other appropriate stakeholders.
Monitors successful performance by increasing revenues, controlling expenses and providing a return on investment for the owner and Marriott International.
Verifies that the business is turned over properly and in a timely fashion for quality service delivery.
Implements the brand’s service strategy and applicable brand initiatives in all aspects of the sales process and drives customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience.
Performs other duties, as assigned, to meet business needs.
Building Successful Relationships
Works collaboratively with off-property sales channels (e.g.,. Sales Office, Area Sales, Enterprise Sales Team (EST)) to verify that the property needs are being achieved and the sales efforts are complementary, not duplicative.
Gets involved in community-based organizations in order to position property for group/catering sales opportunities.
Meets with walk-in clients and qualifies lead for account/sales manager.
Builds and strengthens relationships with existing and new customers to enable future bookings.
Attends and facilitates pre-planning visits to establish consistent customer communication.
Greets site clients and escorts overnight guests to their rooms
Acts as Personal Concierge to client while on site to help coordinate any special requests.
Assists with all transportation requests for sites and meets client upon arrival.
Entertains customers by showing them the property and key locations surrounding the property
Provides after-hours entertaining for customers
Works with Marriott Guestware Program Manager to check for reward member status and any special needs of client
Coordinates and delivers amenities and welcome note t to guest rooms
Partners with Event Management and/or Operations in providing a customer experience that exceeds the customer’s expectations.
Participates in and practices daily service basics of the brand (e.g., Marriott Hotels and Resorts (MHR) Spirit to Serve Daily Basics, Renaissance Hotels and Resorts (RHR) Savvy Service Basics).
Executes exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer and establishing 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 Marriott.
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.
The salary range for this position is $+2,000 to $124,000 annually.
At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
Notification to Applicants: The Westin Bayshore Vancouver takes seriously its obligations under the applicable provincial legislation and will provide accommodations to job applicants needing assistance. If you require an accommodation in relation to this job posting, our online application or an interview, please call +05-366-5227 or email [email protected] and a member of our Human Resources team will respond to your request. Please note that this phone number and email are only for those individuals who would like to request an accessibility accommodation as part of the recruiting process.
At Westin, we are committed to empowering guests to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most while traveling, ensuring they can be the best version of themselves. To achieve the brand mission of becoming the preeminent wellness brand in hospitality, we need passionate and engaged associates to bring the brand’s unique programming to life. We want our associates to embrace their own well-being practices both on and off property. You are the ideal Westin candidate if you are passionate; you are active and take pride in how you maintain your well-being; you are optimistic; you are adventurous. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing globalteam, and become the best version of you.
Job Number2508XXXXXX
Job CategorySales & Marketing
LocationThe Westin Bayshore Vancouver, 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6G 2V4
ScheduleFull Time
Located Remotely?N
Position Type Management
JOB SUMMARY
Partners with the Sales Office to book group events within the group booking parameters. Provides property support by coordinating and executing site inspections/visits for off-property sales managers. Verifies that the business is turned over properly and in a timely fashion for quality service delivery. Pulls through business booked through the Sales Office, as well as achieves group revenue goals by actively up-selling each business opportunity to maximize revenue opportunity. Implements the brand’s service strategy and applicable brand initiatives in all aspects of the sales process and drives customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
Required:
High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the sales and marketing, guest services, front desk, or related professional area.
OR
2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.
Preferred:
Large group sales experience.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Managing Sales Activities
Pulls through business and achieves revenue goals for all opportunities booking through the Sales Office
Partners with Area Sales to identify new group/catering business and achieve personal and property revenue goals.
Partners with the Sales Office to book group events within the group booking parameters.
Up-sells products and services, with the ability to bring the sale to closure
Engages in proactive selling of all of facilities (e.g., Spa, Golf, Restaurants) to all of leisure guests as well as group planners
Assists with selling, implementation and follow-through of group sales promotions.
Provides recommendations to Sales Office and Area Sales associates regarding the potential to reallocate function space as needed.
Handles event planning aspects prior to the business turning over for business booked in advance (e.g.,> 3 years out).
Coordinates and plans all Familiarization Tours (FAM) t and in-market customer events.
Provides accurate, complete and effective turnover to Event Management
Represents sales department at staff meetings and stand up meetings and reports out on sales activity.
Attends pre- and post-convention meetings to understand group needs, obtain feedback on quality of product (e.g., rooms, meeting facilities and equipment, food and beverage), service levels and overall satisfaction.
Coordinates and executes all site inspections/visits at the property for out-of-market and non-deployed accounts (includes site visits for Remote Senior Sales Executives and out-of-market Senior Account Executives)
Coordinates site visits and partners when appropriate for in-market sales managers (e.g., Account Executives and Senior Account Executives)
Partners with account/selling manager to develop creative aspects of site visit
Gathers all important customer data from account/selling manager in order to plan appropriately (e.g. customers goals, specific needs, key account info, etc.).
Develops site standards and pricing guidelines in order to control Department 47 expenses and allow for accurate projecting
Understands competitor’s strengths and weaknesses in order to differentiate Marriott from the competition during the site visit
Understands the overall market (e.g., competition, economic trends, seasonability, supply and demand, etc.) and implements appropriate sell
Provides expert knowledge on local destination (e.g., local attractions, events, etc.)
Grows business of existing accounts by soliciting them for future open years while onsite
Tracks bookings and leads generated from site visits.
Executes and supports Marriott’s Customer Service Standards and property ‘s Brand Standards.
Monitors the effective resolution of guest issues that arise as a result of the sales process by creating mechanisms to channel issues to property leadership and/or other appropriate stakeholders.
Monitors successful performance by increasing revenues, controlling expenses and providing a return on investment for the owner and Marriott International.
Verifies that the business is turned over properly and in a timely fashion for quality service delivery.
Implements the brand’s service strategy and applicable brand initiatives in all aspects of the sales process and drives customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience.
Performs other duties, as assigned, to meet business needs.
Building Successful Relationships
Works collaboratively with off-property sales channels (e.g.,. Sales Office, Area Sales, Enterprise Sales Team (EST)) to verify that the property needs are being achieved and the sales efforts are complementary, not duplicative.
Gets involved in community-based organizations in order to position property for group/catering sales opportunities.
Meets with walk-in clients and qualifies lead for account/sales manager.
Builds and strengthens relationships with existing and new customers to enable future bookings.
Attends and facilitates pre-planning visits to establish consistent customer communication.
Greets site clients and escorts overnight guests to their rooms
Acts as Personal Concierge to client while on site to help coordinate any special requests.
Assists with all transportation requests for sites and meets client upon arrival.
Entertains customers by showing them the property and key locations surrounding the property
Provides after-hours entertaining for customers
Works with Marriott Guestware Program Manager to check for reward member status and any special needs of client
Coordinates and delivers amenities and welcome note t to guest rooms
Partners with Event Management and/or Operations in providing a customer experience that exceeds the customer’s expectations.
Participates in and practices daily service basics of the brand (e.g., Marriott Hotels and Resorts (MHR) Spirit to Serve Daily Basics, Renaissance Hotels and Resorts (RHR) Savvy Service Basics).
Executes exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer and establishing 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 Marriott.
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.
The salary range for this position is $+2,000 to $124,000 annually.
At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
Notification to Applicants: The Westin Bayshore Vancouver takes seriously its obligations under the applicable provincial legislation and will provide accommodations to job applicants needing assistance. If you require an accommodation in relation to this job posting, our online application or an interview, please call +05-366-5227 or email [email protected] and a member of our Human Resources team will respond to your request. Please note that this phone number and email are only for those individuals who would like to request an accessibility accommodation as part of the recruiting process.
At Westin, we are committed to empowering guests to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most while traveling, ensuring they can be the best version of themselves. To achieve the brand mission of becoming the preeminent wellness brand in hospitality, we need passionate and engaged associates to bring the brand’s unique programming to life. We want our associates to embrace their own well-being practices both on and off property. You are the ideal Westin candidate if you are passionate; you are active and take pride in how you maintain your well-being; you are optimistic; you are adventurous. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing globalteam, and become the best version of you.
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