Executive - sales

Sales Executive

Be well at our 5-star luxury hotel in Perth. We are looking for a passionate Sales Executive to rise with us and empower the better you!

Marriott International is the world's leading global hospitality company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. With 8,000 properties, you'll find us in your neighborhood and in more than 130 countries across the globe. Learn about our 30 hotel brands at www.marriott.com/marriott-brands.mi. Find Your World.

The more you travel, the more your well-being can get left behind. But there's a place that doesn't come with that compromise. Join the team at The Westin Perth, enhance your senses and find your balance with our signature wellness programs. With a focus on Eat, Sleep and Move Well, we have designed guest experiences that enhance wellness on the road. Discover a place where you're given a choice, not just to get up, but to rise.

The Westin Perth is a luxury retreat, perfect for business and leisure travelers alike. A rejuvenating haven with luxury accommodation, 5-star amenities and a dynamic City Centre location. We expect this role to commence in the new year.

You will:

• Handle local corporate, social catering and wedding opportunities that come directly to the property.
• Identify, qualify and solicit new catering business to achieve personal and property revenue goals.
• Execute and support the operational aspects of business including generating proposals, writing contracts and customer correspondence.
• Provide exceptional customer service in person, over the phone and via email.
• Conduct site inspections, contract and close business and deliver a seamless turnover from sales to event planning while consistently delivering a high level of service.
• Understand the overall market and competitors' strengths and weaknesses, and knows how to sell against them.
• Close the best opportunities for the property based on market conditions and property needs.
• Use negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business and negotiate contracts.
• Maximize revenue through up-selling on packages.
• Assist with selling, implementation and follow-through of catering promotions.

You are / have:

• Friendly, confident, vibrant and professional personality
• Previous experience is desirable, and ideally in hotels, event sales or events planning.
• Full Time Australian working rights
• Excellent Computer and Office 365 knowledge

Life. With the Works.

Offers a portfolio of benefits so you can experience greater freedom to redefine a work-life balance that meets your needs. With more leave, more benefits, and more perks. Including:

• Enhanced Parental leave, Paid Birthday leave, Long service leave portability across all 30 Marriott Brands
• Flexible work options
• Hotel perks like accommodation and food & beverage discounts
• Enhanced superannuation
• Travel & stay benefits including eligibility into our Bonvoy loyalty program
• Incentive, recognition, and wellbeing programs
• Excellent career growth and learning opportunities
• Access to EAP Services

If this role interests you, we would love to see your application! Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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 protected basis by applicable law.

At Westin, we are committed to empowering guests to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most while traveling, ensuring they can be the best version of themselves. To achieve the brand mission of becoming the preeminent wellness brand in hospitality, we need passionate and engaged associates to bring the brand's unique programming to life. We want our associates to embrace their own well-being practices both on and off property. You are the ideal Westin candidate if you are passionate; you are active and take pride in how you maintain your well-being; you are optimistic; you are adventurous. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.