Additional Information Job Number 26141451 Job Category Sales & Marketing Location Piazza Duca D'Aosta 9, Milan Milan 20124, ItalyVIEW ON MAP Schedule Full Time Located Remotely? N Position Type Management Pay Range: EUR 38000
- 42000 Annual Salary Job Summary Functions as the assistant sales leader of the property’s group sales effort for specific group business and manages a team of on property group sales associates. Shares responsibility for achieving group revenue goals and guest and associate satisfaction. Implements the brand’s service strategy and applicable brand initiatives in all aspects of the sales process. Manages the day-to-day leadership oversight of a team of on-property group Senior Sales Executives and administrative associates with a focus on building long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of the property’s sales objectives. Maintains accountability for verifying that the team maximizes group revenue opportunities by up-selling and accurately forecasting revenues (e.g., catering and group rooms) for all events. Acts as the on-property liaison for group sales within the pre-defined peak room parameters for Property Sales. Contracts and closes group business. Achieves group revenue goals by actively up-selling each business opportunity to maximize revenue opportunity. CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience Required:
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 4 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; 2 years experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area. Preferred:
• 4-year college degree.
• Demonstrated skills in supervising a team.
• Group sales experience. CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Managing Sales Activities
• Manages, directs and assists the on-property Senior Sales Executive to achieve revenue goals for all opportunities.
• Participates on the sales leadership team with Director of Sales and Marketing (DOSM), Director of Group Sales (DOGS) and Revenue teams.
• Achieves group revenue goals by responding to incoming group/catering opportunities for the property that are within the pre-defined peak room parameters.
• Understands the overall market (e.g., competitors’ strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc.) and knows how to sell against them.
• Closes the best opportunities for the property based on market conditions and property needs.
• Uses negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business and negotiate contracts.
• Achieves group revenue goals by actively up-selling each business opportunity to maximize revenue opportunity.
• May act as the primary point of contact in resolving customer issues, contract issues and Group Lodging Organization (GLO) wide opportunities for bookings that are kept on property.
• Acts as lead "sales leader" onsite inspections (e.g., warm welcome, chef tables, fond farewell).
• Assists Director of Sales and Marketing (DOSM) and Director of Group Sales (DOGS)



on executing corporate/ regional/ brand requests for information and data as well as owner meetings.
• Assists Director of Sales and Marketing (DOSM) and Director of Group Sales (DOGS) with execution of brand initiatives (e.g., Closing Day, stretch goals, Critical Control Points (CCP's), etc.).
• Participates in and aids in the completion of each hotel's business plan calls, group segment calls, and period end review calls.
• Provides specific sales representation at Line Up, Staff meeting, General Sessions, Projections meeting, and Strategy meetings.
• Develops and manages group sales revenue and operation budgets and provides forecasting reports.
• Works with management team to create and implement a group sales/marketing plan addressing revenue, customers and market.
• Assists with selling, implementation and follow-through of group sales promotions.
• Executes and supports Marriott’s Customer Service Standards and hotel’s Brand Standards.
• Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence).
• Participates in and practices daily service basics of the brand.
• Verifies that the property implements a seamless turnover from sales to operations and back to sales, while consistently delivering high level of service.
• Monitors the effective resolution of guest issues that arise as a result of the sales process by creating mechanisms to channel issues to property leadership and/or other appropriate stakeholders.
• Maintains successful performance by increasing revenues, controlling expenses and providing a return on investment for the owner and Marriott International.
• Implements the brand’s service strategy and applicable brand initiatives in all aspects of the sales process.
• Perform other duties, as assigned, to meet business needs. Building Successful Relationships
• Works collaboratively with off-property sales channels (e.g., Group Sales within the Sales Office, Area Sales, Account Sales, Global Sales Team) to establish the property needs are being achieved and the sales efforts are complementary, not duplicative.
• Interacts with guests/clients, sales and kitchen, vendors, competitors, local community, catering associations and other hotel departments in order to establish guest satisfaction.
• Executes exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer and establishing their satisfaction before and during their program/event.
• Serves the customer by understanding their needs and recommending the appropriate features and services that best meet their needs and exceed their expectations, while building a relationship and loyalty to Marriott.




• Gains understanding of the hotel’s primary target customer and service expectations; serves the customer by understanding their business, business issues and concerns, to offer better business solution both prior to, and during the program/event.
• Coordinates and deploys group sales resources on-property to establish pull-through and sustainment of sales strategies and selling solutions.
• Develops a close working relationship with operations to execute strategies at the hotel level. Leadership
• Functions as the leader of the property’s group sales effort for specific group business.
• Manages and directs the on-property dedicated group sales effort to achieve hotel revenue goals by proactively targeting current and new high value accounts in the market and implementing effective sales deployment strategies to grow market share.
• Works with the Director of Sales and Marketing to establish understanding of sales strategy and effective implementation of this strategy for the hotel.
• Assists with managing the on property administrative support team.
• Provides leadership, mentoring and support for direct reports.
• Sets goals and completes performance management responsibilities for all direct reports.
• Shares responsibility for achieving group revenue goals, guest and associate satisfaction.
• Maintains ultimate accountability for verifying that the team maximizes group revenue opportunities by up-selling and accurately forecasting revenues (e.g., catering and group rooms) for all events. 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. The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, con oltre 120 proprietà in più di 35 Paesi, offre la promessa di esperienze autentiche che creano ricordi duraturi e preziosi. Con oltre 100 anni di esperienza iniziata nel 1906 con il marchio italiano CIGA, una collezione delle proprietà più celebri e iconiche d'Europa, il brand vanta una solida base su cui si fonda la nostra continua evoluzione, volta a superare i desideri dei viaggiatori amanti del lusso. Da palazzi leggendari e rifugi appartati a edifici moderni classici e senza tempo, ogni hotel e resort di lusso è un'espressione unica e preziosa del luogo in cui si trova, un portale che svela il fascino e i tesori culturali del luogo di destinazione. Se apprezzi la narrazione evocativa, hai un robusto interesse e una passione per il patrimonio della località e desideri offrire un'ospitalità sincera, personalizzata e che anticipa le esigenze, ti invitiamo a unirti al nostro viaggio. Entrando a far parte di The Luxury Collection ti unirai a un portfolio di brand con Marriott International. Scegli un ambiente dove puoi svolgere al meglio il tuo lavoro, iniziare il tuo percorso verso i tuoi obiettivi, entrare a far parte di un fantastico team globale e diventare la versione migliore di te.

📌 Assistant Director of Group Sales (Milano)
🏢 The Luxury Collection
📍 Milano