Assistant Sales Manager

Job Number ‎23129913
Job Category Sales & Marketing
Location JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh, King Fahad Road, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,
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Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY

The position assists with the soliciting and handling of sales opportunities.
Ensures business is turned over properly and in a timely fashion for proper
service delivery. Assists in leading all day-to-day activities related to
sales with a focus on building long-term, value-based customer relationships
that enable achievement of sales objectives. Achieves personal sales goals.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience
* ‎2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; ‎2 years 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; no work experience required

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Building Successful Relationships that Generate Sales Opportunities
* Works collaboratively with off-property sales channels to ensure sales efforts are coordinated, complementary and not duplicative.
* Builds and strengthens relationships with existing and new customers to enable future bookings. Activities include participating on sales calls, entertainment, FAM trips, trade shows, etc.
* Develops relationships within community to strengthen and expand customer base for sales opportunities.
* Assists with managing and developing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
* Provides accurate, complete and effective turnover to Event Management.

Managing Sales Activities
* Participates in sales calls with members of sales team to acquire new business and/or close on business.
* Supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence).

Using Knowledge of Market Trends and Target Customer Information to Maximize
Revenue
* Identifies new business to achieve personal and location revenue goals.
* Understands the overall market - competitors' strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc. and knows how to sell against them.
* Assists in closing the best opportunities for the location based on market conditions and location needs.
* Gains understanding of the location's primary target customer and service expectations; serves the customer by understanding their business, business issues and concerns, to offer better business solution.

Providing Exceptional Customer Service
* Supports the company's service and relationship strategy, driving customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience.
* Services our customers in order to grow share of the account.
* Executes and supports the company's customer service standards.
* Provides excellent customer service consistent with the daily service basics of the company.
* Sets a positive example for guest relations.
* Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.

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.

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thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the
name that's synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to
welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott
Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be
where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an
amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists
of more than ‎100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort
locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if
you're happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident,
innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand's
namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work
experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy
true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities
for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you
can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic
well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of
our associates. That's The JW Treatment™. In joining JW Marriott, you join a
portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your
best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and
become the best version of you.