At Marriott, we provide sophisticated spaces and experiences that keep the mind balanced, sharp and inspired. This hotel is managed by Interstate Hotels; the Global third-party management company of choice that operates over 450 franchised and independent hotels globally, working in partnership with the biggest brands in hospitality.

Ready to take the next step in your career and Go Beyond?

Interstate Hotels & Resorts are now looking for a Sales Manager to join the team at Marriott Ghent.

As Sales Manager you will own all the aspects of the Sales Plan and manage in line with Interstate and brand requirements.

Key Responsibilities will be to :

• Account management. Use your commercial outlook, customer service skills and excellent sales skills to grow the business of the excisting and new accounts in Ghent.
• Research potential new accounts, carryout extensive networking, conduct telesales calls, plan appointments and carry out weekly face to face sales calls in line with agreed targets.
• Work with the General Manager, DOSM and Revenue team to continuously align and devise strategies and tactics to retain and grow the business and support revenue maximalisation.
• Produce together with the sales team a Commercial plan that accurately interprets the objectives of the business and maps out the actions and strategies. Use this to focus on your efforts across all market segments.
• Work with the DOSM, Revenue team and General Manager to continuously research competitor properties to obtain market and rate intelligence and an understanding of business trends, the competition and their key accounts. Utilize this intelligence to develop strategic plans, ensure the hotel remains competitive in the market place and to identify potential business to target.
• Attend and help drive Strategic Business Reviews. Take ownership and responsibility for agreed outputs from these meetings.
• Ensure KPIs and targets are achieved in line with hotel strategies and objectives.
• Support the General Manager, DOSM and Revenue team in the preparation of the hotel's annual budget.

We will be looking for someone that has proven experience in similar role and preferably worked within a branded hotel structure. You will need to have a strong commercial outlook on sales and revenue and be very focused driven.

A good knowledge of PMS and CRM systems preferred, although training will be given.

Some travel will be expected as part of this role.

In return we have an industry leading salary and benefit package, including hospital insurance and meal vouchers. We pride ourselves on investing in your ongoing career development within this fantastic brand, working in partnership with Interstate Hotels & Resorts, the Global third-party management company of choice.

Address:
Korenlei 10
9000 Gent

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