Destination Sales Executive

Houston, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $32.69 - $43.75

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Performance bonus

Employee Discounts

Career Development

Job Description

Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District is a premier full-service hotel located in the heart of Houston, Texas. This Marriott property stands out by offering exceptional hospitality experiences to its diverse clientele, including business travelers, tourists, and group event attendees. Known for combining upscale accommodations with a convenient location near major medical centers and cultural attractions, this hotel caters to both individual guests and large gatherings. Marriott International, the parent company, is one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, committed to quality service, innovation, and fostering an inclusive workplace where associates can thrive.

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Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED
4 years experience in sales and marketing, guest services, front desk or related professional area
OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management or related major
2 years experience in sales and marketing or related professional area
Availability to work full time
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with a team
Strong customer service orientation
Proactive selling skills
Ability to manage event coordination and follow-through
Willingness to attend meetings and community events

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or GED with 4 years experience in sales and marketing, guest services, front desk or related professional area
OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management or related major with 2 years experience in sales and marketing or related professional area
Large group sales experience preferred
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to up-sell and close sales
Ability to coordinate and execute site inspections and customer visits
Knowledge of hospitality industry trends and competitor analysis

Job Duties

Pulls through business and achieves revenue goals for all opportunities booking through the sales office
Partners with area sales to identify new group/catering business and achieve personal and property revenue goals
Partners with the sales office to book group events within the group booking parameters
Up-sells products and services, with the ability to bring the sale to closure
Engages in proactive selling of all facilities to leisure guests and group planners
Assists with selling, implementation and follow-through of group sales promotions
Coordinates and executes all site inspections/visits at the property for out-of-market and non-deployed accounts
Provides accurate, complete and effective turnover to event management
Represents sales department at staff meetings and reports on sales activity
Attends pre- and post-convention meetings to understand group needs and obtain feedback
Builds and strengthens relationships with existing and new customers to enable future bookings
Acts as personal concierge to clients while on site to help coordinate special requests
Monitors successful performance by increasing revenues, controlling expenses and providing return on investment
Verifies that business is turned over properly and in a timely fashion for quality service delivery
Implements the brand’s service strategy and applicable brand initiatives in all sales processes

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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