Sales Manager - Special Corporate

The Ritz-Carlton, part of the renowned Marriott International portfolio, is a premier luxury hospitality brand recognized worldwide for its exceptional service and commitment to creating memorable guest experiences. With over 100 award-winning properties globally, The Ritz-Carlton prides itself on upholding the highest standards of elegance, care, and comfort. Their commitment to excellence is driven by a rich blend of culture, talent, and shared experiences of associates who embody the brand's values. Marriott International fosters an inclusive environment where unique backgrounds are valued, ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination on all protected bases such as disability and veteran status.

This Sales position is located at 1150 22nd St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, and offers a full-time management role with a competitive pay range of $32.69 to $42.79 per hour, including eligibility for bonuses. The role entails proactively soliciting and managing sales opportunities to build long-term, value-based relationships with customers. It involves overseeing the timely and proper turnover of business for effective service delivery, ensuring that personal sales goals are met and exceeded. The Sales professional will engage in activities such as sales calls, entertainment, familiarization trips (FAM trips), and participation in trade shows to nurture existing accounts and generate new leads.

The position requires a strong understanding of the market, including competitors' strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, and customer needs. By leveraging market insights, the Sales Manager will maximize revenue potential and close the best business opportunities tailored to location-specific goals. Additionally, the role includes operational responsibilities such as proposal generation, contract preparation, and customer correspondence to support the business booked.

An essential part of this role is exemplifying The Ritz-Carlton's Gold Standards, which include the Employee Promise, Credo, and Service Values that form the foundation of the company’s success. By delivering these standards graciously and thoughtfully every day, the Sales professional sets a positive example for guest relations and directly contributes to maintaining the brand’s luxurious reputation. The role also involves collecting guest feedback on product quality and service levels to continually improve the offering.

Overall, this position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a leading luxury hospitality brand, work within a supportive and diverse team, and contribute to unparalleled guest experiences. The Ritz-Carlton prioritizes employee development and provides an encouraging environment where individuals can grow professionally while aligning with the company’s mission to be the global leader in luxury hospitality.