Marketing Coordinator - The Cape Town EDITION

EDITION; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 210,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

EDITION Hotels in Cape Town is seeking a proactive Sales & Marketing associate to promote brand awareness and maximize revenue through confident upselling and premium service. The role involves guiding guests through preview package sales and tours, explaining presentation details, and ensuring eligibility before tours.

The successful candidate will uphold Marriott standards, build guest relationships, and collaborate with teams to deliver memorable experiences at the EDITION Cape Town property.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Related Work Experience: No related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote brand awareness of Marriott EDITION internally and externally.
• Use sales techniques to maximize revenue while maintaining guest loyalty.
• Upsell preview package sales/tours to potential owners.
• Explain details and requirements for attending a sales presentation.
• Verify eligibility for preview package sales/tours before scheduling a tour.
• Demonstrate excellent guest service and handle inquiries with professionalism.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Diversity relations

Teamwork

Influence

English proficiency

Listening

Communication

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Additional Information

Job Number 26115694

Job Category Sales & Marketing

Location 7 East Pier Road, Cape Town, The Western Cape, South Africa, 8001VIEW ON MAP

Schedule Full Time

Located Remotely? N

Position Type Non-Management

Position Summary Promote awareness of brand image internally and externally. Use sales techniques that maximize revenue while maintaining existing guest loyalty to Marriott. Recognize opportunities to up-sell the customer and sell enhancements to create a better Marriott experience or event. Encourage guests or callers to purchase or schedule preview package sales/tours. Explain details and requirements related to attending a sales presentation to potential owners. Verify that individuals meet eligibility requirements for preview package sales/tours prior to scheduling a tour for a Marriott vacation club property. Determine and give complimentaries to guests as gifts for their patronage (e.g., rewards points, show tickets). Answer guest questions about property facilities/services. Receive, record, and relay messages accurately, completely, and legibly. Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests’ service needs; thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language; prepare and review written documents accurately and completely; answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance; stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

CRITICAL TASKS

Policies and Procedures

• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary materials and information.
• Protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.
• Follow company and department policies and procedures.
• Ensure uniform, nametags, and personal appearance are clean, hygienic, professional and in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Guest Relations

• Welcome and acknowledge each and every guest with a smile, eye contact, and a friendly verbal greeting, using the guest's name when possible.
• Actively listen and respond positively to guest questions, concerns, and requests using brand or property specific process (e.g., LEARN, PLEASED, Guest Response, LEAP) to resolve issues, delight, and build trust.
• Thank guests with genuine appreciation and provide a fond farewell.
• Address guests' service needs in a professional, positive, and timely manner.

Communication

• Speak to guests and co-workers using clear, appropriate and professional language.
• Talk with and listen to other employees to effectively exchange information.

Working With Others

• Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect.
• Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments.
• Handle sensitive issues with employees and/or guests with tact, respect, diplomacy, and confidentiality.

Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement

• Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.

Physical Tasks

• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance.

Sales

• Promote awareness of brand image internally and externally.
• Use sales techniques that maximize revenue while maintaining existing guest loyalty to Marriott.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

Analytical Skills

• Learning

Interpersonal Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Customer Service Orientation
• Diversity Relations
• Team Work
• Influence

Communications

• Communication
• Listening
• English Language Proficiency
• Applied Reading

Personal Attributes

• Integrity
• Dependability
• Positive Demeanor
• Presentation
• Stress Tolerance
• Adaptability/Flexibility

Preferred Qualifications

Education: High school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Related Work Experience: No related work experience.

Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.

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.

EDITION Hotels combine the visionary genius of boutique hotelier Ian Schrager, the service delivery of a world-class luxury hotel, and the global reach of Marriott International to create an entirely new experience in the world of hospitality. EDITION delivers the best of both worlds in a delicate balancing act – polish with personality, perfectionism with individualism, and comfort with charisma and charm. The brand targets sophisticated, knowledgeable consumers who understand quality, originality, design, and service excellence, but who want it without limitations – breaking the bounds of convention and demanding an attitude and a feeling wrapped in a package that showcases the exceptional.

But to create this magical experience, we need you. We are looking for outgoing, authentically amazing people who are looking for a place to work that inspires them, challenges them and makes them proud to come to work. A place where service comes from the heart, not from a handbook. A place that delivers a never-ending theatrical performance that continuously delights and enchants each and every one of our guests.

We invite you to join us today. In joining EDITION, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.