Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

It's a Great time to be in Sales! The Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto Mississauga is looking for an energetic, detailed-oriented individual to join our Sales team and be part of the momentum!

Job description

This role is responsible for locating, negotiating and confirming the SMERF & SPORTS market for the hotel. In this role you will work independently with the guidance of the Director of Sales and the General Manager.

In this important role, you will lead the day-to-day activities for yourself and plan, organize, develop and communicate strategies and goals for an outstanding hotel that has completed a major transformation and rebranding in the heart of Mississauga. You will capture new accounts, maintaining existing accounts, and implement innovative sales strategies to drive hotel performance within group and leisure segments. You will create and implement hotel-level tactical sales plans; analyze current/potential market and sales trends and coordinate all activities to maintain and increase revenue and market share.

Additional requirements include a passion to respond quickly and effectively to inquiries for group guestroom blocks, business travel RFP's and requests for individual or groups. You will play a key role to assist the Director of Sales in the development of the hotel's Sales & Marketing Plan, Budget and month-end reporting and fully align with Marriott's Global Sales & Marketing teams to maximize brand benefits and relationships.

Qualifications

Heightened preference will be given to candidates with previous Marriott Sales & systems experience (Opera PMS, CI/TY, Marriott Bonvoy, MI Leads, RFPs)

Requirements include a High School Diploma (University degree in related field preferred), 3-5 years of experience in a Hotel Sales leadership position with direct reports, excellent telephone skills, the ability to handle multiple tasks with strict deadlines in a fast paced, dynamic work environment and high proficiency in MSWord, MS Excel & MS Outlook. Essential elements of success also include strong organizational skills, accuracy in document preparation and savvy online & social media skills. You must be able to travel to attend workshops, trade shows, brand meetings, etc. You may be required to work nights, weekends and/or holidays.

In return we'll give you a competitive financial and benefits package that will include healthcare, dental, vision, disability and life insurance support. Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a wide variety of discount programs and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself.

We are committed to inclusiveness, equity and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking RRSP match Vision care
Work Location: In person