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Group and Events Sales Executive

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Marriott International

9d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Hospitality & Retail
  • Edinburgh

AI generated summary

  • You need to build relationships, multi-task effectively, communicate well, have luxury hotel/event experience, maintain a positive mindset, and show genuine passion for your role.
  • You will prepare event orders, manage guest information, update the function diary, communicate with clients, conduct show rounds, maintain client relationships, and coordinate with teams for guest requests.

Requirements

  • The ability to build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders
  • Strong organization and multi-tasking skills
  • Sophisticated communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Previous experience working in the five-star, luxury hotel and/or events market
  • A positive mindset
  • A genuine passion for their role

Responsibilities

  • Prepare Banquet Event Orders and Group resumes as directed
  • Enter and maintain guest information in Opera
  • Maintain and update the function space diary as required
  • Communicate with guests via email, telephone and in-person
  • Conduct hotel show rounds with prospective and current clients
  • Establish and maintain positive relationships with clients
  • Liaise with Revenue to obtain bedroom rate quotes
  • Liaise with the operational beverage and food teams to ensure guest requests are met

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Group and Events Sales Executive.

Where is the job location?

The job is located at W Edinburgh, 1 St James Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, EH1 3AX.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

This position is full-time.

Does this job require management experience?

No, this position is classified as non-management.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Group & Event Sales Executive?

The primary responsibilities include preparing Banquet Event Orders and Group resumes, maintaining guest information in Opera, updating the function space diary, communicating with guests, conducting hotel show rounds, establishing relationships with clients, and liaising with different teams to meet guest requests.

What qualities are we looking for in an ideal candidate?

The ideal candidate should have strong organization and multi-tasking skills, sophisticated communication skills, a positive mindset, a passion for their role, and experience in the luxury hotel or events market.

What kind of training and development opportunities are offered?

The company offers world-class training and development, including leadership development, as well as unlimited career opportunities both locally and internationally.

Are there benefits related to wellness and mental health?

Yes, there are wellness and mental health programs available to employees.

What type of discounts does the company offer?

The company offers discounted accommodation, food and beverage in over 9,000 hotels worldwide, as well as discounts for friends and family and specially curated discounts in thousands of shops.

What is the culture and mission of W Hotels?

W Hotels aims to ignite curiosity and expand worlds, creating a place for guests to experience life through original and innovative services. The culture centers around the "Whatever/Whenever" service philosophy to bring guests' passions to life.

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Marriott International

Travel & Leisure
Industry
10,001+
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.