Assistant Manager Social Events

Job Number ‎22196159
Job Category Sales & Marketing
Location Riyadh Marriott Hotel, ‎8333 King Saud Road, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,
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Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY

The position is accountable for proactively soliciting and handling sales
opportunities for a sales cluster. Responsible for account management and
acquisition on special corporate segment. Handles numerous accounts and the
distribution channels for those accounts. 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; ‎3 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; ‎1 year experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Building Successful Relationships that Generate Sales Opportunities
* Develops and leads the special corporate segment to achieve financial goals.
* 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 sales calls, sales trips, trade shows, etc.
* Develops relationships within community to strengthen and expand customer base for sales opportunities.
* Manages and develops relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

Managing Sales Activities
* Assists in the development of marketing/sales strategy for sales cluster.
* Participates in sales calls with members of sales team to acquire new business and/or close on business.
* Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence).
* Follows up sales leads.
* Works on the different distribution channels of all contracted accounts.

Using Knowledge of Market Trends and Target Customer Information to Maximize
Revenue
* Identifies new business to achieve revenue goals.
* Understands the overall market - competitors' strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc. and knows how to sell against them.
* Closes the best opportunities based on market conditions and location needs.
* Gains understanding of the locations' primary target customers 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 customers 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.

Marriott International portfolio of brands includes both JW Marriott and
Marriott Hotels.

Marriott Hotels , Marriott International's flagship brand with more than
‎500 global locations, is advancing the art of hosting so that our guests can
travel brilliantly. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep this
promise by delivering premium choices, sophisticated style, and well-crafted
details. With your skills and imagination, together we will innovate and
reinvent the future of travel.

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and
consists of more than ‎80 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. It's as simple as
that. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be
part of a community and enjoy a true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-
workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and
most importantly, a place where you can really pursue your passions in a
luxury environment. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take
care of our associates. That's The JW Treatment™.