Where Wellness Meets World-Class Hospitality. Join The Westin Mount Laurel and play a key role in driving group sales and creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. As our Group Sales Manager/Coordinator, you'll build client relationships, secure new business opportunities, and collaborate with an exceptional team to deliver seamless events that exceed expectations. The Group Sales Manager/Coordinator is responsible for proactively soliciting and managing all revenue-related group opportunities Achieves personal and team related revenue goals for hotel. Individual must utilize available resources to ensure accurate forecasting and communication. Requires knowledge of, and adherence to, hotel's policies and procedures and all Sales policies, systems and procedures. Work hours/days vary as directed by the business needs and can include weekends and Holidays.

Job Duties:

• Works closely with all departments to ensure professional execution of group room blocks Answers calls, qualify client needs and Closes the best opportunities for the hotel based on market conditions and hotel's needs.

Understands the overall market in which they sell - competitors' strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand, etc. Conducts customer site inspections Sends Proposals and Contracts to prospective groups Monitor group cutoff dates and sleeping room projections for accurate forecasting

• Prepares and distributes Group Resumes for all Market Segments
• Established and maintains accurate files, activities and trace system for the hotel Targets key accounts, markets, or segments with heavy emphasis on proactive solicitation and account saturation.

Proactively identifies, qualifies, and solicits new business to achieve personal and hotel revenue goals. Focuses on accounts with larger potential sales revenue. Builds and strengthens relationships with existing and new customers to include outside sales calls and entertainment

Experience:

• Two year's hotel sales experience or any combination of similar education and experience
• Prior Marriott experience preferred

Language Skills:

Read, write and speak English fluently. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with other business departments, guests and vendors. Ability to diplomatically deal with difficult situations and people, while exhibiting a consistent level of professionalism.

Technical Skills:

Computer skills, including spreadsheets, word processing and email.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, report or schedule form.

Other Skills & Abilities:

Experience in meeting deadlines and multiple priorities of business demands as required. Possess basic knowledge of business contracts. Able to work with general supervision. Operate office equipment such as, but no limited to, printers, fax machine, copiers & scanners At the Westin Mt Laurel, we value our team members and are proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Here's what you can look forward to as part of our team: Health & Wellness Benefits

• Full-Time Associates are eligible to enroll in the following benefits for themselves and their families beginning the first of the month after 60 days of service:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance Company-Paid Life Insurance
• All Full-Time Associates receive company-paid life insurance coverage. 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Team members are eligible to participate in our 401(k) plan after 1 year of service, having worked at least 1,000 hours and are 21 years of age or older. Plus, take advantage of our 401(k) Match to boost your retirement savings! Paid Time Off & Holidays
• After 90 days of service, Full-Time Associates earn up to 40 hours of sick time annually.
• Full Time associates can enjoy holiday pay for six recognized holidays, plus a paid day off for your birthday!
• After 1 year of service, Full-Time Associates are eligible to take vacation time earned in their first year up to 40 hours. Vacation accrual increases with additional years of service. Employee Referral Program
• Help grow our team and earn rewards when you refer friends or family. Travel Perks
• Enjoy discounted room rates at Marriott properties worldwide! Daily Meals
• Complimentary meal is provided to all associates during their shift.

EOE/ M / F /D/V

Pay:

From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person