Mgr-Sales I

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts; Fatih; On-site; TRY 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Méridien Istanbul seeks a proactive Sales & Marketing Manager to drive revenue and build long-term, value-based relationships with corporate and group clients. The role emphasizes collaboration across hotel sales and off-property channels, aiming to maximize property performance and guest satisfaction.

You will solicit opportunities, manage day-to-day sales activities, prepare proposals and contracts, and coordinate seamless handoffs to Event Management.

Qualifications

• Must have educational background in business/marketing or hotel management with relevant sales experience.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Proactively solicit sales opportunities and lead day-to-day sales activities.
• Prepare proposals and contracts, and coordinate turnover to Events Management.
• Develop relationships with existing and new customers to enable future bookings.

Education

2-year degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 3 years experience in sales/marketing

4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 1 year experience in sales/marketing

Job description

Additional Information

Job Number 26118281

Job Category Sales & Marketing

Location Cengiz Topel Caddesi No: 39, Istanbul, Türkiye, Türkiye, 34337VIEW ON MAP

Schedule Full Time

Located Remotely? N

Position Type Management

Job Summary

The position is accountable for proactively soliciting and handling sales opportunities. Ensures business is turned over properly and in a timely fashion for proper service delivery. Assists in leading all day-to-day activities related to sales with a focus on building long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of sales objectives. Achieves personal sales goals.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education And Experience

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 3 years experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.

OR

• 4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 1 year experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Building Successful Relationships that Generate Sales Opportunities

• Works collaboratively with off-property sales channels to ensure sales efforts are coordinated, complementary and not duplicative.
• Builds and strengthens relationships with existing and new customers to enable future bookings. Activities include sales calls, entertainment, FAM trips, trade shows, etc.
• Develops relationships within community to strengthen and expand customer base for sales opportunities.
• Manages and develops relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Provides accurate, complete and effective turnover to Event Management.

Managing Sales Activities

• Participates in sales calls with members of sales team to acquire new business and/or close on business.
• Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence).

Using Knowledge of Market Trends and Target Customer Information to Maximize Revenue

• Identifies new business to achieve personal and location revenue goals.
• Understands the overall market - competitors’ strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc. and knows how to sell against them.
• Closes the best opportunities for the location based on market conditions and location needs.
• Gains understanding of the location’s primary target customer and service expectations; serves the customer by understanding their business, business issues and concerns, to offer better business solution.

Providing Exceptional Customer Service

• Supports the company’s service and relationship strategy, driving customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience.
• Services our customers in order to grow share of the account.
• Executes and supports the company’s customer service standards.
• Provides excellent customer service consistent with the daily service basics of the company.
• Sets a positive example for guest relations.
• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

Göz kamaştırıcı seyahat geleneğinden ilham alan Le Méridien’de her kültürü özellikle Avrupa'ya özgü güzel hayatın tadını çıkarma ruhuyla kutluyoruz. Misafirlerimiz, ziyaret ettikleri destinasyonların tadını çıkarmak için bağlantı kurmayı ve hayatın keşmekeşinden uzaklaşmayı önemseyen, meraklı ve yaratıcı, kozmopolit kültürlere ilgi duyan bireylerdir. Misafirlere güzel hayatın tadını çıkarmaları için ilham olan deneyimlerle birlikte otantik, zarif ve unutulmaz hizmetler sunuyoruz. Ekibimize katılacak meraklı ve yaratıcı insanlar arıyoruz. Sizin gibi düşünen misafirlerle bağlantı kurmayı önemli buluyorsanız ve unutulmaz deneyimler yaratmak istiyorsanız, sizi Le Méridien'deki kariyer fırsatlarını keşfetmeye davet ediyoruz. Le Méridien'e katılarak, Marriott International çatısı altındaki bir markalar portföyünün parçası olursunuz. İşinizi en iyi şekilde yapabileceğiniz yeri tercih edin , amacınızı gerçekleştirmeye başlayın, mükemmel bir küresel ekibin üyesi olun ve hayallerinize ulaşmayı başarın.