Responsible for supporting the EAM, Sales & Marketing / Director of Sales in securing and maximising all sales opportunities from determined market segments to achieve department goals and objectives

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• \tEstablish a regular call pattern for meeting with principals of target markets.

• \tForecast, analyse and report individual sales results.

• \tParticipate in developing/reviewing rate structures and conditions applicable to various marketing segments, based on market feedback and conditions.

• \tPrepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports as required.

• \tLiaise closely with other departments within the hotel to ensure efficient and regular communication of sales activities.

• \tActively source new accounts and develop existing accounts that will meet the yield objective of the hotel from these market segments.

• \tAssist the Director of Sales in developing and implementing strategic sales plans, applicable to market segments under their responsibilities.

• \tDevelop and maintain a good working relationship with all Marriott International Sales Offices and leverage on networking with staff and clients from other Starwood properties and submit sales leads within the Marriott network.

• \tEffectively measure and report on a timely basis, sales results with updated strategies and competitor information to the Director of Sales

• \tMaintain regular contact including site inspections and sales calls with key contacts in the appropriate market segments.