Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Curated Hospitality Group. The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including the selection and hiring process. If you accept a position at this hotel you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International.

    The new all-encompassing sanctuary for discovery, Le Méridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale Airport opening December 2019 is conveniently located just minutes from pristine beaches, downtown, waterfront shopping and dining on Las Olas Boulevard, and the cruise port.

    The hotel’s intriguing aesthetic balances the brand's chic French flare with the destination's maritime spirit and tropical locale. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows in 245 guestrooms and suites frame panoramic views of the South Florida city skylines, while a minimalistic modern design complemented by personalized touches creates a calming and comfortable setting to recharge.

    Bringing a blend of international and local influences to the table and bar, Chef Richard Sandoval presents his signature concepts - TORO Latin style Pan-Latin restaurant, and La Biblioteca, a tequila library and lounge.

    It all starts within the ideal setting to stimulate the exchange of new ideas and create the framework for innovative. With more than 18,000 square feet of meeting and event space, including two ballrooms with nine breakout rooms with in inspiring multiple configurations, you'll discover exciting opportunities to expand new ideas, gather, wed and meet.

Responsible for achieving set individual and team revenue goals that support the hotel’s financial, business and marketing objectives. Strives to maximize revenue and promote hotel relationships through effective negotiation of services and prices in the property’s continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence and inspire others; advocate sound business decisions; demonstrate honesty and integrity; lead by example.

• Responsible for achieving individual and team revenue goals by developing and executing a sales strategy to prospect and solicit new accounts and further develop existing accounts.
• Prospects, solicits and closes new business as well as maintains repeat client’s needs and maximize revenues. Targets and wins over business via outside sales calls, hosting site tours, cold calling and emailing potential clients, networking, attending industry and association events, etc.
• Ensures regular, ongoing communication occurs (e.g. daily rallies, divisional/departmental meetings, attendance at regular and ad hoc hotel meetings). Attends applicable meetings to review activity and performance.
• Ensure RFPs are submitted on time and correctly. Rates to be approved by DOSM.
• Maintain and grow relationships with hotel clients.
• Confirms payments, guarantees, set-ups and signed contracts and changes with clients.
• Reviews and inspects function rooms and displays for conformance to brand standards and client needs.
• Monitors guest feedback and performance data to optimize guest engagement and retention and take appropriate corrective action.
• Stays informed of market trends and recommends ways to drive guest engagement, increase revenue and ensure a competitive position in the market.
• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships and ensures that any direct reports do the same.
• Performs other duties, as assigned, to meet business needs.

Building Successful Relationships

• Executes exemplary guest service to drive guest satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the guest and monitoring their satisfaction before and during their program/event.
• Resolves guest complaints; anticipate potential problems by reviewing and monitoring complaints, operational issues, business flow and associate performance to ensure high levels of guest satisfaction and quality
• Serves the guest 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 the property.
• Gains understanding of the hotel’s primary target guest and service expectations; serves the guest by understanding their business, business issues and concerns, to offer better business solution both prior to, and during the program/event.
• Develops a close working relationship with operations to execute strategies at the hotel level.

• Two or more years of experience in hotel a group Sales management role.
• Possesses demonstrated strong selling skills along with proven achievements in selling, optimizing guest and team member engagement and financial performance.
• Must be a self-starter with experience successfully leading in a fast-paced environment and prioritizing demands.
• Strong interpersonal, team member relations and leadership abilities.
• Well versed in Events and Food & Beverage financial aspects
• Must have outstanding MS Office skills and be technically savvy and familiar with Catering, Events and Food & Beverage operating/budgeting systems and reporting.
• Professional & appropriate business appearance and demeanor aligned with the brand and culture.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; bi/multi lingual preferred.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary.
• Preferred if candidate has Marriott experience
• Must be well versed in all MS Office applications

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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