Sales Account Director Leisure - The Gritti Palace Hotel, Venice

JR Italy; Venezia; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading luxury hotel in Venice is seeking a Sales Account Director Leisure to manage key accounts and drive revenue growth. The role involves strategic account management, relationship building, and contributing to the hotel's sales success within a vibrant team and renowned setting.

Servizi

Career progression within Marriott's global network

Online, on-the-job, and classroom learning opportunities

Discounts on hotel stays and gift shop items

Community involvement through charity and volunteer activities

Competenze

• 2-3 years of sales/marketing experience required.
• Fluent in Italian and English; French is a plus.
• Knowledge of US market preferred.

Mansioni

• Manage a targeted portfolio of accounts focusing on the US luxury segment.
• Develop and execute account strategies to maximize business.
• Build and maintain relationships with key buyers.

Conoscenze

Sales Management

Account Management

Customer Service

Market Knowledge

Formazione

2-year degree in Business, Marketing, or Hotel Management

4-year degree in related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description: Sales Account Director Leisure - The Gritti Palace Hotel, Venice

The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Venice, part of Marriott International, is recruiting for a Sales Account Director Leisure. The role reports to the Director of Sales and involves working with a passionate team in a setting renowned for art, elegance, and Venetian culture. The hotel is known for exceptional service, culinary excellence, and hosting prestigious events like the Biennale, Carnival, and Venice Film Festival.

What We Offer

• Career progression within Marriott's global network of 9,000 hotels
• Online, on-the-job, and classroom learning opportunities
• Discounts on hotel stays, gift shop items, and F&B
• Engaged management and colleagues
• Community involvement through charity, wellbeing, and volunteer activities in Venice

Role Responsibilities

Manage a targeted portfolio of accounts, focusing on the US luxury transient segment. Build and maintain relationships with key buyers, implement strategic account management to achieve market share goals, and leverage Marriott's products and services to drive revenue and loyalty. Develop and execute account strategies to maximize business, support the hotel's sales team, and contribute to overall sales success.

Candidate Profile

• 2-year degree in Business, Marketing, Hotel Management, or related; 3 years' sales/marketing experience OR a 4-year degree with 2 years' experience
• Legal right to work in Italy
• Fluent in Italian and English; French is a plus
• Knowledge of US market preferred

Core Activities

• Develop and implement account strategies, grow revenue, and penetrate new business
• Maintain accurate account information and leverage legal and industry knowledge
• Deliver excellent customer service and build customer loyalty
• Identify and seize new business opportunities, monitor competition, and support market needs

Additional Responsibilities

• Support Marriott's customer service and brand standards
• Participate in market activities, build relationships across the organization, and support regional needs
• Perform other duties as required

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. The Luxury Collection offers unique luxury experiences worldwide, rooted in local heritage and culture. Join us to deliver authentic hospitality and grow your career in a vibrant, global environment.