POSITION AVAILABLE: Director of Sales and Marketing
REPORTS TO: General Manager
LOCATION: Delta Hotels, Marriott
ADDRESS: 3670 Hurontario St., Mississauga, ON
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Vrancor Group, one of the top hotel development and management companies in the industry, is currently searching for a remarkable Director of Sales & Marketing to lead the Sales Team at the newest Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto Mississauga. Our ideal candidate will be engaged, authentic, and prepared to positively impact our “best in class” hotels!
The Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto Mississauga provides a full-service hotel experience for both business and leisure guests. Featuring 315 modern guestrooms and suites, 11,000+ square feet of stylish meeting space, onsite Starbucks® Coffee and Driftwood Social Bar + Table.
In return we will give you :
- A competitive financial and benefits package that will include healthcare, dental, vision, disability and life insurance support.
- Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a variety of discount programs.
- We offer complimentary covered parking for our Team.
- Location Location Location … walking distant to one of Canadas largest mall -Square One.
- The opportunity to work with a great team of people.
- Most importantly, we’ll give you the room to be yourself.
In this important role, you will lead the day-to-day activities for yourself and a team of sales and Catering managers and coordinator to plan, organize, develop and communicate strategies and goals for an outstanding hotel that has completed a major transformation and rebranding in the heart of Mississauga. By demonstrating a “lead by example” attitude and management style, you will lead the team effort to capture new accounts, maintaining existing accounts, and implement innovative sales strategies to drive hotel performance within group, business transient and leisure segments. You will create and implement hotel-level tactical sales plans; analyze current/potential market and sales trends and coordinate all activities to maintain and increase revenue and market share. The Director of Sales & Marketing will also develop and maintain strong relationships with officials and representatives of local community groups and companies, and attend out-of-town brand conferences and trade shows to capture new business and increase sales for the hotel. Additional requirements include a passion to respond quickly and effectively to inquiries for group guestroom blocks, business travel RFP’s and self-confined meeting or catering requests. You will contribute significantly to weekly yield meetings to ensure that revenues are maximized through expert rate and inventory management practices. You will play a key role to assist the General Manager in development of the hotel’s Sales & Marketing Plan, Budget and month-end reporting and fully align with Marriott’s Global Sales & Marketing teams to maximize brand benefits and relationships. You will also take the lead to create and maintain a highly compelling on-and-off-line image for the hotel, delivered through a best-in-market website, various e-Channels, display ads, sponsor partnerships, and sales collateral materials.
Qualifications
Heightened preference will be given to candidates with previous Marriott sales leadership & systems experience (Opera PMS, CI/TY, One Yield, M.A.R.S.H.A., Marriott Bonvoy, Brandworks, MI Leads, MRDW, MarRFP ).
Requirements include a High School Diploma (University degree in related field preferred), 3-5 years of experience in a Hotel Sales leadership position with direct reports, excellent telephone skills, the ability to handle multiple tasks with strict deadlines in a fast paced, dynamic work environment and high proficiency in MSWord, MS Excel & MS Outlook. Essential elements of success also include strong organizational skills, accuracy in document preparation and savvy online & social media skills. Minimum travel to attend workshops, trade shows, brand meetings, etc. You may be required to work nights, weekends and/or holidays occasionally.
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To apply for this posting please submit a copy of your resume and cover letter.
Our company is an equal opportunity employer and we would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
We are committed to accommodating applicants’ needs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and under the Ontario Human Rights Code throughout the selection process and duration of employment. If you require a disability–related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please specify during the application process.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: $70,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Application question(s):
- What Marriott brand hotel have you worked at?
- Have you managed a team before?
- What Sales application do you have experience with?
Experience:
- Managing sale department: 3 years (required)
- sales: 3 years (required)
- Marriott Brand: 2 years (required)
- Hotel Sales: 3 years (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
