Job Description

Job Number 23115553
Job Category Sales & Marketing
Location Penang Marriott Hotel, One Marriott Drive, Penang, Malaysia, Malaysia
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management

HOTEL DESCRIPTION

Perfectly positioned along Gurney Drive, a popular seafront promenade in George Town, Penang Marriott Hotel will be part of a 55-storey tower, featuring 220 rooms to enable guests to seamlessly transition between work and relaxation. A range of dining options, including a speciality restaurant, an all-day dining buffet restaurant, bar and lounge areas, will provide guests with a wide offering of local and international favorites. Guests will also be able to maintain their fitness routines while on the road, with a fully-equipped fitness center, along with an outdoor swimming pool, complete with a sun deck. This new hotel will also cater to business travelers\xe2\x80\x99 every need, with a state-of-the-art business center and multi-purpose event spaces - including a 500sqm ballroom as well as 4 meeting rooms, perfect for hosting business meetings, functions and other special events. The hotel is projected to open in Q1, 2024.

JOB SUMMARY

Functions as the strategic business leader for the Sales and Marketing Departments of a cluster of properties and is responsible for property reactive sales (outside of Event Booking Centers), proactive account sales and segment sales, local and social catering sales, business travel sales, reservation sales and destination sales, if applicable. The position shares responsibility for achieving revenue goals, guest and employee satisfaction and the financial performance of the department. Implements the brand\xe2\x80\x99s service strategy and applicable brand initiatives in all aspects of the sales process. Leads on-property sales functions for a cluster of properties to build long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of properties\xe2\x80\x99 sales objectives. Evaluates the participation of properties in the various sales channels (e.g., Market Sales, , electronic lead channels, etc.) and develops strong working relationships to maximize each property\xe2\x80\x99s benefits. Proactively positions and markets the various properties. Manages the marketing budget to enable development of property specific campaigns, promotions and collateral to drive revenue and meet property objectives. Interfaces with regional marketing communications on regional and national promotions pull through. Develops and implements strategies for a cluster of properties that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand\xe2\x80\x99s target customer profile and property employees and provides a return on investment to the owners and the company.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 4 years\xe2\x80\x99 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; 2 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Developing & Executing Sales and Marketing Strategies

• Develops sales goals and strategies and ensures alignment with the brand business strategy.

• Executes the sales strategy and ensures individual booking goals are met for both self and staff.

• Coaches leaders of revenue generating departments in developing effective revenue strategies and setting aggressive goals that will drive the property\'s financial performance.

• Ensures the development of a strategic account plan for the demand generators in the market.

• Determines and develops marketing communication activities, in conjunction with Regional Marketing Communications.

• Provides customer intelligence in evaluating the market and economic trends that may lead to changes in sales strategy to meet or exceed customer expectations.

• Reviews the STAR report, competitive shopping reports and uses other resources to maintain an awareness of each property\xe2\x80\x99s market position.

• Researches competitor\xe2\x80\x99s sales team strategies to identify ways to grow occupancy and RevPAR and increase market share.

• Attends sales strategy meetings to provide input on weekly and overall sales strategy.

• Suggests innovative marketing ideas and proactively develops deployment strategies to continue to grow market share for each property.

Maximizing Revenue & Managing Profitability

• Evaluates and supports market sales account deployment.

• Monitors and evaluates event booking and market sales performance for each property.

• Ensures Sales teams understands and are leveraging customer/guest demand engines to full potential.

• Ensures focus is on proactive selling as well as reactive selling.

• Participates in sales calls with members of the Sales and Marketing teams to acquire new business and/or close on business.

Managing Public Relations

• Develops strong community and public relations by ensuring property participation in local, regional and national tradeshows and client events.

• Identifies public relations opportunities and coordinates activities to augment the overall marketing communication strategy.

• Supports the General Managers by coordinating crisis communications.

Building Successful Relationships

• Develops strong partnerships with local organizations to further increase brand/product awareness.

• Develops and manages internal key stakeholder relationships.

• Serves as the sales contact for the General Managers, property leadership teams, event booking, and market sales leaders.

• Serves as the property sales liaison with market sales/cluster sales, Event Booking, Revenue Management, Event Management, Regional Marketing Communications and other property departments as appropriate.

• Serves as property authority on sales processes and sales contracts.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

• Serves as the sales contact for customers; serves as the customer advocate.

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

• Executes exemplary customer/guest service to drive customer/guest satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer/guest 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 property and the brand.

• Gains understanding of each property\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

• Executes and supports Customer Service Standards and property\xe2\x80\x99s Brand Standards.

Additional Responsibilities

• Works with Human Resources, Engineering and Loss Prevention to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and/or union requirements.

• Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence).

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

Marriott International portfolio of brands includes both JW Marriott and Marriott Hotels.

Marriott Hotels, Marriott International\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99re happy, our guests will be happy. It\xe2\x80\x99s as simple as that. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you\xe2\x80\x99ll 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\xe2\x80\x99s The JW Treatment\xe2\x84\xa2.

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