Can you make people feel at home? Are you driven by goals? Are you a natural connector?
Yes? Then it might be time to explore Residence Inn as your next home.

At Residence Inn by Marriott Ghent, we are not just in the business of beds, we are in the business of belonging. Our guests don’t just check in, they settle in. They cook breakfast in their pyjamas, answer emails in their slippers, and relax like they never left home. We are a home away from home.

And it is not just our guests who feel at home, our team is family as well. And our partners? Think of them as the uncles and aunts who always have a good story to tell. Because without them, this home doesn’t run. And you have a key role in keeping it all connected. And that is where your Innfluence comes in.

The Residence Inn Ghent is a spacious, 105-room extended stay hotel located in the Akkerhage centre which opened in 2019. It is a Marriott brand, privately owned and part of a hotel group consisting of three, almost four, Marriott hotels in Ghent. Right next door, you will find the Holiday Inn Express & Suites and Courtyard (opening in October), and in the city centre is the Marriott located. We are looking for someone to fully focus on proactive sales for our property and help grow our Residence Inn family!

• Proactive sales: You will identify new opportunities, build strong relationships, and stay ahead of market trends to ensure we are always top of mind for potential clients.
• Execute sales strategies that fill more than rooms, they fill hearts (and revenue targets)
• Working alongside our Marriott cluster partners to ensure each property shines in its own way, no sibling rivalry here.
• Hosting tours so charming that guests might ask if you are available as a guide on Sundays.
• Collaborating with the operations team to make sure what’s promised is always what’s delivered.

Let’s be honest, we are not just after someone who can sell. We are looking for the real deal: a natural connector, a strategy whisperer, and someone who can talk deals without sounding like a robot. Sound like you? Let’s Innvestigate fruther:

• A Sales strategist: Ideally you have multiple years of sales experience, in hospitality and extended stay properties. You know how to spot a good lead from a mile away. Proposals? You write them in your sleep. Negotiations? You love them (and maybe even win them with a smile). You make complex things sound easy, and clients trust you because you keep it real.
• You are a natural Innteractor. Whether it is chatting with a CEO, a management assistant, or the surprise plus one at a meeting. You know how to share our story in a way that clicks, whether it is through knocking on doors, presenting a confident pitch or making a million phone calls. And when it comes to building rapport, you do it with ease and authenticity.
• You are a true team player: you are great on your own, but you really shine in a team. You collaborate easily with other departments like marketing, operations, and finance, knowing that success is a group effort and in this case a family effort. You are supportive, proactive, and always happy to jump in and help.
• Detail oriented and organized: you thrive in a fast-paced environment and keep everything running smoothly. From managing multiple projects to prioritizing your time, you have got a handle on the details without losing sight of the big picture.
• Passion for hospitality: you genuinely care about people and love creating positive experiences and you do this with an Innovative You understand that every interaction matters, and you bring warmth and professionalism to everything you do.

• A Flexible role that encourages you to get out to meet stakeholders, because who wants to sit at a desk all day?
• The platinum level health coverage, trust us, it doesn’t get better than this! Comprehensive health coverage, including DKV hospitalization insurance
• Daily meal vouchers and annual eco-vouchers, yes, we feed you well!
• Exclusive hotel discounts with staff rates available worldwide
• State-of-the-artwork equipment, including a laptop and mobile phone
• Ongoing professional development, with access to prestigious training platforms like Marriott International to enhance your skills. We are never too old to learn!
• 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.
• Becoming part of a small and big family at once. You will become a Residential and a Marriott sibling! With a lot of opportunities to grow within the family.
• This is not a remote function, because you can’t be at home remotely, right? We work on property as a family.

Does this all sound Innspirational? Send us your CV, let’s meet and become part of our story. Because at Residence Inn Ghent, we don’t just sell stays, we sell stories and experiences. Yours might just be the next great one!

Does this all sound Innspirational? Send us your CV, let’s meet and become part of our story. Because at Residence Inn Ghent, we don’t just sell stays, we sell stories and experiences. Yours might just be the next great one!

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Residence Inn by Marriott Ghent
AKKERHAGE 2a
9000 Gent