Who are we?

The Ghent Marriott is managed by Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA, a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand, overseeing over 1,600 hotels and resorts across the world. We work with big brands such as Hilton, Accor, Marriot and IHG as well as small independent hotels and everything in between.

A day in the life of…
As a Director of Sales & Marketing, you will:

• Support with the creation of the Sales and Marketing plan.
• Continuously align and devise strategies and tactics to develop and grow the business and support revenue maximization and account profitability.
• Attend and help drive Aimbridge Commercial Fundamentals.
• Have ownership and responsibility for driving and delivering the agreed strategies in line with the Sales and Marketing plan.
• Establish, build and manage relationships with the Brand's Key Account Directors / Managers to maximize revenue opportunities from key national accounts.
• Actively seek / identify, secure and contract new and repeat business for all areas of the business, across all relevant market segments, specifically the overall transient market, particularly the corporate transient markets and meetings & events.
• Become fully conversant with all Brand sales initiatives and tools to utilize and build them into the Sales & Marketing plan to maximize the benefits to the hotel.
• Identify and secure appropriate groups, tour operators and wholesale business by working with Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA Partnership Director and Revenue team to help drive revenue, particularly over shoulder periods.
• Ensure Sales structures are appropriate in the hotels in the portfolio and resources are in place. support the hotel General Managers with the recruitment, induction, and training of the sales team members in your hotels.
• Effectively lead, manage, train, coach and develop the Sales team, ensuring consistently high levels of motivation and performance.
• Ensure a Sales culture is embedded throughout the hotel teams within your hotels.
• Develop and coach the sales team to ensure they achieve the best results.
• Develop strong working relationships with key brand Sales and Marketing teams and ensure your hotels gain maximum exposure and benefit from brand-managed accounts and brand Sales and Marketing programs and initiatives.
• Ensure the hotel's adherence to brand standards and marketing guidelines.
• Evaluate ROI for all Sales expenditures.
• Prepare and complete other reports and presentations as required.
• At every opportunity ‘cross sell’ all Aimbridge properties.

What do we need from you?

To be successful in this role you have a:

• Market-leading salary package with benefits
• Company car with fuel card
• DKV hospitalisation insurance
• Group insurance
• Daily meal vouchers
• Hotel discounts with staff rates worldwide
• Access to renowned training platforms e.g. Marriott International and Cornell University to develop your skills

What is in it for you?

As part of the Marriott Ghent family, you will have access to a suite of benefits that include

• Market leading salary package
• DKV hospitalisation insurance
• Group insurance
• Daily meal vouchers
• Hotel discounts with Staff rates

Interested? Click APPLY- Director of Sales and Marketing and start your journey with Marriott today. Your dream job awaits…

Marriott Ghent
att. Siri Heip
Korenlei 10
Belgium
9000 Gent
T: 09/296.77.34
E: Siri.Heip@Marriottghent.com