Director of Sales and Marketing

Director of Sales and Marketing The Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, located at 1550 Court Pl, Denver, Colorado, 80202 is currently hiring a Director of Sales and Marketing. Responsibilities Functions as the leader of the property’s sales department for properties with bookings over 300 peak rooms and significant local catering revenue. Manages the property’s reactive and proactive sales efforts. Provides day-to-day leadership to sales associates to achieve property sales objectives with overall responsibility for achieving booking goals and property revenues. Implements the brand’s service strategy and applicable brand initiatives in all aspects of the sales process and focuses on building long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of the hotel’s sales objectives. Evaluates the property’s participation in the various sales channels (e.g., Area Sales, Group Sales within the Sales Office, electronic lead channels, etc.) and develops strong working relationships to proactively position and market the property. Manages the marketing budget to enable development of property specific campaigns, promotions, and collateral to drive revenue and meet property objectives. Interfaces with regional marketing communications for regional and national promotions pull through. Develops and implements property-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand’s target customer profile and property associates and provides a return on investment to the owner and Marriott International. Manages the development of a strategic account plan for the demand generators in the market. Determines and develops marketing communication activities, in conjunction with Regional Marketing Communications. Provides customer intelligence in evaluating the market and economic trends that may lead to changes in sales strategy to meet or exceed customer expectations. Reviews the Strategic Alignment Review (STAR) report, competitive shopping reports and uses other resources to maintain an awareness of the hotel’s market position. Researches competitor’s sales team strategies to identify ways to grow occupancy and RevPAR and increase market share. Attends sales strategy meetings to provide input on weekly and overall sales strategy. Suggests innovative marketing ideas and develops deployment strategies to continue to grow market share. Evaluates and supports participation and account deployment with Area Sales and Group Sales within the Sales Office. Serves as the sales contact for the General Manager, property leadership team, Group Sales and Area Sales leaders. Serves as the sales contact for customers; serves as the customer advocate. Serves as hotel authority on sales processes and sales contracts. Serves as the property sales liaison with Area Sales, Group Sales, Revenue Management, Event Management, Regional Marketing Communications and other hotel departments as appropriate. Participates in sales calls with members of the Sales and Marketing team to acquire new business and/or close on business. Identifies public relations opportunities and coordinates activities to augment the overall marketing communication strategy. Supports the General Manager by coordinating crisis communications. 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). Implements a seamless turnover from sales to operations and back to sales while consistently delivering a 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. Performs other duties, as assigned, to meet business needs. Develops strong partnerships with local organizations to further increase brand/product awareness. Develops and manages internal key stakeholder relationships. Develops strong community and public relations by maintaining property participation in local, regional, and national tradeshows and client events. Executes exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer and monitoring 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 solutions both prior to, and during the program/event. Qualifications 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, lodging sales experience, and hotel industry work experience, demonstrating progressive career growth and a pattern of exceptional performance. Benefits The salary range for this position is $168,000.00 to $215,000.00 annually. Marriott offers a bonus program, comprehensive health care benefits, 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match, employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount, accrued paid time off (including sick leave where applicable), life insurance, group disability insurance, travel discounts, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, pre-tax commuter benefits, other life and work wellness benefits, and may include other incentives such as stock awards and deferred compensation plans. Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. At Marriott International, you have the opportunity to grow in your career, work with teammates that feel like family, and help make our world a better place. Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Glendale, CO, US

Posted Date: 2/5/2025