The Marriott Ghent is undergoing an exciting period of change with it's recent room renovation and brand-new people agenda coming into place, along with some exciting new brand changes in the coming months… as part of this we’re now looking to recruit a driven Director of Sales, to take this historic property to new heights.

The Ghent Marriott stands proudly in the historic city centre, gracing the banks of the Lys River within the medieval harbour. Boasting 150 luxurious bedrooms, 9 versatile meeting and event spaces, a renowned restaurant, and a charming terrace overlooking the canal, it's a beacon of hospitality in the city.

A Day in the Life of…

• As Sales Director, you will work proactively hand in hand with the senior Aimbridge team to produce a commercial plan that interprets objectives of the business and maps out the actions and strategies to support and promote the hotel in line with Marriott brand standard, with a focus on the luxury market
• You’ll be a networking champion, as one of the main faces of the hotel you’ll look to establish and grow a strong local and nationwide network, utilizing existing and new contacts.
• You’ll be a key point of communication between senior stakeholders and commercial partners and a strong relationship manager who is able to navigate conversations between groups and intermediary partners to secure new business and grow existing opportunities.
• On property, you will work with the Hotel General Manager and Revenue team to continuously align and devise strategies and tactics to retain and grow the business. In addition, you will manage and lead the operations of the sales and events team to ensure the delivery of high-quality services according to objectives and standards.

What do we need from you?

• A leader and influencer who instils trust: Whilst this role has no direct reports, you’ll need to be a keen influencer of people, able to spot new opportunities within existing and new business and client groups and coaching those around you.
• Sales Experience: For this role, it's essential that you have prior sales experience within the hospitality industry in an above property role as you’ll be implementing the sales strategy for a significant part of the commercial division. This may also involve playing a leading role on major strategic bids, so experience in conversations around development would be advantageous
• Industry Awareness and External Network: As our strategic leader for sales, you’ll have the experience and ability to develop strategic relationships within the commercial landscape to find opportunities to advance the innovation agenda through partnerships and collaboration with brands
• An action orientated self-starter: This role offers a range of existing leads and opportunities, but you’ll need to be a driven self-starter who can look at the bigger picture to spot key opportunities that will help you leverage deals with new and existing stakeholders for multiple hotels and geographical locations
• A constant focus on performance: You’ll continuously link with brand partners closely aligning performance expectations, and holding people accountable for delivering consistent results at the hotel

At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone ‘A Place to Grow’

What is in it for you?

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include:

• A Flexible role that will encourage you to get out to meet stakeholders and not see you at a desk all day
• Comprehensive health coverage, including DKV hospitalisation insurance
• Daily meal vouchers and annual eco-vouchers
• Exclusive hotel discounts with staff rates available worldwide
• State-of-the-art work equipment, including a laptop and mobile phone
• Ongoing professional development, with access to prestigious training platforms like Marriott International to enhance your skills

Alongside the benefits on offer, this role will give you a unique opportunity to work as part of a renowned hospitality group with a Global presence, invested in your ongoing development and passionate about retaining key talent.

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Marriott Ghent
Korenlei 10
Belgium
9000 Gent

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