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F&B Sales Manager

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Marketing
  • Dubai

AI generated summary

  • You need a 2-year degree and 3 years of related experience, or a 4-year degree and 1 year of related experience in sales and marketing or a relevant field.
  • You will drive sales, build customer relationships, manage key accounts, coordinate with teams, and ensure exceptional service delivery while achieving revenue goals.

Requirements

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • 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.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is F&B Sales Manager.

Where is the job located?

The job is located at Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah Dubai, Palm West Beach, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

What is the schedule for this job?

The schedule for this job is full-time.

Is this position remote?

No, this position is not remote.

What are the educational qualifications required for this position?

The qualifications include either a 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related field with 3 years experience, or a 4-year bachelor's degree in a related major with 1 year of experience in sales and marketing.

What are the main responsibilities of the F&B Sales Manager?

The main responsibilities include proactively soliciting and handling sales opportunities, building long-term customer relationships, managing day-to-day sales activities, and providing exceptional customer service.

What skills are essential for the F&B Sales Manager role?

Essential skills include building successful relationships, managing sales activities, knowledge of market trends, and providing exceptional customer service.

What is the company’s stance on diversity and inclusion?

Marriott International is committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. They do not discriminate on any protected basis.

Is there an opportunity for career development in this position?

Yes, joining JW Marriott offers opportunities for training, development, recognition, and pursuing your passions in a luxury environment.

How does Marriott define their approach to hospitality?

Marriott strives to elevate the art of hospitality, delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon their legacy of "Wonderful Hospitality. Always."

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Employees
1927
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Marriott International, Inc. is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of nearly 8,300 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 138 countries and territories. Its heritage can be traced to a root beer stand opened in Washington, D.C., in 1927 by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott. 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. Community Guidelines: We reserve the right to remove without any notice content that we determine in our sole discretion is offensive or illegal, contains personally identifiable information, trademarks or copyrights belonging to a third party, advertises a third party’s products or services, or is otherwise inappropriate. Application Tips: We encourage job seekers to protect themselves from email and recruiting scams. Please note: 1) We do not accept applications via email or fax; 2) We never ask for money as part of the application process; 3) We only contact job applicants from approved email domains.

Benefits

  • Travel Perks & Benefits

    We encourage you to explore the world around you, so we offer generous hotel and food discounts at thousands of our global properties. What a way to travel! We look after our associates, which is why we also have a comprehensive and competitive benefits program.

  • Recognition & Rewards

    Marriott recognizes success and commitment. We honor and encourage leadership and exceptional service. We also give bonuses for successful referrals and we reward long service. We believe hard work should be acknowledged.

  • Growth Opportunities

    Marriott believes in a career that flourishes with you. We also believe that wider experiences often provide a more enriching experience. We offer professional development, mentoring and training to help you get to where you want to go.