Sales Manager - MICE in London

**Location** Sheraton Grand London Park Lane, Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom, W1J 7BX

**Schedule** Full Time

**Position Type** Management

**Rewards for work. Benefits for your lifestyle** Part of Marriott International, the largest hospitality brand in the world - this means national and internal promotion opportunities for the right candidates. World class training and development programmes tailored to enhancing your skills and help you grow within the Marriott family. Work alongside some amazing talent - award winning, experienced hospitality professionals. Discounted room nights & food and beverage - because your well-being means so much. Complimentary laundry, free meals on duty. Access to fabulous and flexible benefits to help you in and out of work. Eligible for Accommodation Service Charge. Bonus.

**JOB SUMMARY** The position is accountable for proactively soliciting and handling 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; 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** 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, entertainment, FAM 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. 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. Executes and 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 Maximise 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. Closes 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.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

When you join the Sheraton family, you become a member of its global community. We’ve been a place to gather and connect since 1937. At Sheraton, associates create a sense of belonging in more than 400 communities around the world. We invite, we welcome, and we connect guests through engaging experiences and thoughtful service. If you’re a team player who is excited to deliver a meaningful guest experience, we encourage you to explore your next career opportunity with Sheraton. Join us on our mission to be ‘The World’s Gathering Place’. In joining Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, 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.