Director of Sales

**Job Number** 24068965 **Job Category** Sales & Marketing **Location** Heidelberg Marriott Hotel, Vangerowstrasse 16, Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany VIEW ON MAP **Schedule** Full-Time **Located Remotely?** N **Relocation?** N **Position Type** Management **DIRECTOR OF SALES & DISTRIBUTIONS (M/F/d)** **Heidelberg Marriott Hotel** **Begin. Belong. Become.** **Be empowered.** - Begin: targeted onboarding program & "Be our Guest" program - Belong: A great team from different nations, flat hierarchies with fast decision-making processes & regular feedback - Become: Large selection of internal & external training courses, individual development plans, very good promotion prospects, transfer opportunities to our sister hotels - Be balanced: Permanent employment contract, consideration of your roster requests and predictable working hours as well as overtime compensation - Be connected: Numerous employee events & team building events for the "we-feeling" - Be honored: Upsell program, Christmas and vacation bonuses, appreciation bonuses, employee referral program & capital-forming benefits, discounted employee accommodation and F&B discount in over 8,000 Marriott hotels worldwide - Be well: various wellbeing & (mental) health offers, healthy & delicious food in our canteen, cooperation with the fitness provider "Pfitzenmeier", numerous opportunities for social **Be you.** Are you an experienced sales professional with a passion for the hotel and hospitality sector? Have you already successfully developed and implemented sales strategies? Then we are looking for you as Director of Sales & Distributions for the Heidelberg Marriott Hotel **Your most important tasks will include** - In this position, you will be responsible for developing and implementing sales and distribution strategies to achieve revenue and profit targets. - Leading our sales team and working closely with other departments to ensure a seamless guest experience. - Collaborate with the marketing team to develop creative promotions and measure the success of campaigns against metrics. - You will continuously monitor the hotel's sales and revenue figures, identify trends and derive measures to improve performance. - You will create regular reports and presentations for the management team to transparently present the success of sales activities. - You will build long-term relationships with key customers and maintain existing contacts to increase customer satisfaction and secure recurring business. - You will work closely with your sales team to create individual offers and provide customized solutions for customer needs. **Be able.** - You have a sound knowledge of sales and distribution, excellent communication skills and convincing negotiating skills. - Experience in the hotel or hospitality sector is a must. - Very good knowledge of German and English. **Be connected.** **Be inspired.** Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and maintaining an inclusive culture where people are at the center. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other basis covered by applicable law. Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of “Wonderful Hospitality. Always.” by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that’s synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, 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. JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you’re happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand’s namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you’ll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That’s The JW Treatment. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your