Multi-Property Sales Executive-EBC

POSITION SUMMARY

START YOUR JOURNEY WITH US

JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai welcomes you to the heart of the citys lively downtown district with modern luxury and award-winning service. Soaring above Sheikh Zayed Road our bustling and dynamic 5-star hotel is one of the tallest in the world consisting of two towers with 1608 rooms and boasts awe-inspiring views of the water and Dubai cityscape. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or a workout in the fitness center before easing tired muscles with a massage at Saray Spa. Sample the flavors of the world at our 10 restaurants and lounges which offer Japanese Italian Indian and Thai cuisine. For those planning an event in downtown Dubai UAE our hotel offers 80000 square feet of adaptable space including a striking ballroom and outdoor venues. Explore Dubai Mall Burj Khalifa and Dubai Opera which are all minutes away.

LOVE WHAT YOU DO EVEN MORE

At JW Marriott treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we treat our associates. Because we believe it takes people who genuinely love what they do to create a truly extraordinary experience.

Here at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai we are looking for talented individuals to join our amazing family and in return we are able to offer you the following:

• An amazing career opportunity to not just work with us but open opportunities worldwide with our extensive portfolio of hotels.
• Learning opportunities with some of the best professionals the region has to offer.
• We aim to promote our associates within as soon as the opportunity arises so we hope to see you progress your career in line with our training and promotion schedule.
• A competitive salary with excellent benefits which include accommodation meals on duty Transportation and:
  • World class training and development including leadership development.
  • Recognition programs.
  • Discounted accommodation in over 8000 hotels all over the world. Yes 8000!
  • Discounted food & drink in all our restaurants and bars.
  • Discounts for your friends and family.
  • Unlimited career opportunities (Internationally and locally)
  • Medical and Life insurance

OUR EXPECTATIONS FROM THE ROLE:

• Convert business through proposal negotiation and contractual agreement to ensure all revenue potential and targets are achieved.
• Liaise closely with clients to establish needs and expectations and maintain records to develop sales opportunities.
• Responds to telephone/email inquires/ requests for group business in the defined timeline.
• Create and maintain accurate customer meeting/event records in Opera capture feedback and make suggestions for adapting offering.
• Suggests positive alternatives through cross-referrals and ensures that business booked is within hotel parameters. Processes all correspondence within acceptable agreed time lines.
• Monitor developments innovations and best practice across the estate and competitor organizations and implement any process that will improve sales performance.
• Ensure follow up takes place with clients and opportunities are sought for repeat bookings.
• Support other hotel associates on their development of sales awareness and selling skills.
• Prepares and maintains accurate account information and profiles in Opera
• Ensure that all sales opportunities are effectively cross-referred where possible using the appropriate cross-sell protocol.
• Produces contracts proposals BEOs and other related booking documentation.
• Ensure strong knowledge of cluster Conference & Events products and selling strategies.
• Utilizes selling skills to book all aspects of meeting in one phone call.
• Proficiency in meeting room set-ups A/V and other support services
• Strong knowledge of all hotels in the cluster; selling features benefits and objectives
• Understanding of contract management and legalities.
• Maximize revenue by up-selling creative F & B and other event options
• Understand need hotels strategy as developed by revenue management
• Understand and achievement of team and individual goals
• Systems and software knowledge (Opera Microsoft Office Internet Marriott Global Source)
• Perceive the wider impact of issues on the immediate business environment
• Communicate the vision in the way that generates excitement enthusiasm and commitment.
• Focus on the customer and find ways to meet exceed their expectations
• Build productive relationships with colleagues both internally and externally
• Identify and manage the best resources to effectively deliver project plans.