Job Number 24173640Job Category Sales & MarketingLocation The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, 3800 East Sunrise Drive, Tucson, Arizona, United StatesSchedule Full-TimeLocated Remotely? NRelocation? YPosition Type ManagementAdditional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, HEI Hospitality, LLC. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.Solicit new and existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue goals through telephone prospecting, outside sales calls, site inspections and written communication.Advanced level of producing room, banquet, and room rental revenue through directly soliciting business via aggressive prospecting, making presentations, developing contracts, negotiating and closing sales.Maximize revenue by selling all facets of the hotel, both orally and in written form to previous, current and potential clients.Handle account details so that all pertinent aspects of solicitation and closing are complete and documented. Coordinate various departments' participation in servicing accounts.Develop and conduct persuasive verbal sales presentations to prospective clients.Prepare information for, meet with and entertain clients as deemed appropriate by potential business from that account.Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to all departments in the hotel to ensure high quality of service to customers.Prepare correspondence to customers, internal booking reports and file maintenance.Participate in daily business review meeting, pre-convention meetings, training and other sales-related meetings as required.Attend trade shows, community events and industry meetings.Advanced knowledge of market trends, competition and key customers of the hotel.Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.Perform any other job related duties as assigned.High school or equivalent education required. Bachelor's degree preferred.3+ years of past sales experience preferred.Must have previous hospitality experience.Must possess computer skills, including, but not limited to, use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Delphi. Advanced knowledge of sales skills, revenue management, training, and motivation of peers.Advanced knowledge of hotel and competitive market.Ability to execute appropriate action plans.Desire to participate as part of a team.Must be willing to "pitch-in" and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player.Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals.Able to set priorities, plan, organize, and delegate.Written communication skills to be concise, well organized, complete, and clear.Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.This company is an equal opportunity employer.frnch1