Marriott International is a leading global lodging company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with more than 4,100 properties in 79 countries and reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year2014. Its heritage can be traced to a root beer stand opened in Washington, D.C., in 1927 by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott.
DIRECTOR OF REVENUE STRATEGY
JOB DESCRIPTION
You were always one of those curious kids who opened every cabinet, peeked behind every door, and never ceased to ask “why” when given an explanation. Today, you bring your personal style to every experience. You live life to discover. You are passionate about your neighborhood, always looking to explore the places one wouldn’t find in a travel guide. If this sounds like you, you’re in the right place. You’ve got authentic style, natural curiosity and a warm way with people. Renaissance is not just a place to spend the night, it’s a place to discover, a place in the world with style like yours. That’s why we’re not just looking for anyone. We’re looking for someone like you.
RESERVATIONS MANAGER
JOB DESCRIPTION
You were always one of those curious kids who opened every cabinet, peeked behind every door, and never ceased to ask “why” when given an explanation. Today, you bring your personal style to every experience. You live life to discover. You are passionate about your neighborhood, always looking to explore the places one wouldn’t find in a travel guide. If this sounds like you, you’re in the right place. You’ve got authentic style, natural curiosity and a warm way with people. Renaissance is not just a place to spend the night, it’s a place to discover, a place in the world with style like yours. That’s why we’re not just looking for anyone. We’re looking for someone like you.
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for soliciting and managing of reservations sales-related opportunities. Manages and provides training and work assignments to Reservations Sales staff. Actively up-sells each business opportunity to maximize revenue opportunity. Achieves personal and team related revenue goals. Responsible for driving customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience. Provides service to our customers in order to grow share of the account on behalf of the company.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED; no work experience required.
OR
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, guest services, front desk, or related professional area.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Understanding Markets & Maximizing Revenue
Identifies new reservations sales business to achieve personal and property revenue goals.
Understands the overall market, including competitors’ strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc. and knows how to sell against them.
Closes the best opportunities for the property based on market conditions and property needs.
Monitors same day selling procedures to maximize room revenue and control property occupancy.
Gains understanding of the property’s primary target customer and service expectations; serves the customer by understanding their business, business issues and concerns, to offer better business solution.
Conducting Daily Reservations Sales Activities
Responds to incoming reservations sales opportunities for the property that are outside parameters of the .
Uses negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business and negotiate contracts.
Uses sales resources and administrative/support staff effectively.
Assists in monitoring group reservation forecast data.
Coordinates with sales and Convention Services to process rooming lists and reservation cards.
Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence).
Assists with monitoring accuracy of reservation sales orders within tracking systems.
Tracks no-show reservations and processes charges as needed.
Checks daily arrivals to ensure all necessary billing instructions are applied to reservations.
Manages wait list and prioritizes order of wait list contacts to be made.
Prepares work and maintenance orders.
Providing Exceptional Customer Service
Supports customer loyalty and property’s brand standards by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience.
Services our customers in order to grow share of the account.
Provides excellent customer service consistent with the daily service basics of the brand.
Executes exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer and ensuring their satisfaction before and during their program/event.
Sets a positive example for guest relations.
Executes exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer and ensuring their satisfaction before and during their program/event.
Serves the customer by understanding their needs and recommending the appropriate features and services that best meet their needs and exceed their expectations, while building a relationship and loyalty to the company.
Handles guest complaints and disputes following the instant pacification procedures.
Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities
Monitors reservations sales agents while on phone calls.
Develops, implements and maintains a departmental orientation program for employees to receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job.
Utilizes all available on the job training tools for employees.
Creates monthly labor scheduling for team.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Utilizes applicable intranet for resources and information.
Creates contracts as required.
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.
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Job Vacancies at Marriott International, Wednesday 22, June 2016
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