This is a temporary position.
The assignment duration is through June 30, 2027.
JOB SUMMARY
The Sales Task Force Specialist provides remote and temporary sales support to
MSB, Premium, and Luxury hotels across the United States, including
both managed-by-Marriott and franchise properties. This role helps maintain
sales continuity during staffing gaps caused by turnover, leaves of absence, new
hotel openings, renovations, repositioning, or other priority business needs
identified by regional leadership. In partnership with property and sales
organization leaders, the Specialist supports sales activities, advances sales
opportunities, and helps strengthen customer loyalty by delivering service
excellence throughout the customer experience.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
Required:
High school diploma or GED; 4 years’ experience in sales and marketing, or
related professional area
OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration,
Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years’
experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.
2+ years’ experience with Marriott sales systems (e.g. SFAWeb|CI/TY, One
Yield, GPO, MiNT, MarRFP, RAP Tool, etc.)
2+ years’ experience in Marriott sales management in property sales or
multi-hotel sales
Preferred:
4-year degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant
Management
Multi-brand experience
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Managing Sales Activities
Provides temporary sales coverage and performs all duties of the Sales
Manager, Senior Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Senior Sales Executive and
Destination Sales Executive to support vacancies, leaves, pre-openings,
renovations, repositioning, and other priority business needs.
Achieves revenue goals by responding to opportunities, pursuing new business,
closing optimal deals, and supporting group sales promotions.
Uses negotiation, creative selling, and market insights to position the
property and sell against the competition.
Plans and executes site inspections with sales stakeholders to prepare teams,
highlight property strengths, and strengthen the customer experience.
Coordinates with sales channels and property teams to communicate business
needs, ensure accurate online property details, and provide sales support.
Partners with Sales, Business Development, and account teams to pull local,
small business, out-of-market, and assigned-account opportunities through to
properties.
Executes assigned-account strategies to grow revenue, meet hotel goals,
retain accounts, and identify new sales opportunities.
Leverages corporate, market, and property resources to support account
penetration, sales initiatives, margin management, and local selling
solutions.
Maintains accurate customer, account, and opportunity data in SFAWeb.
Building Successful Relationships
Works collaboratively with property sales and off-property sales channels
(e.g., Group Sales within the Sales Office) to verify the hotel’s needs are
being achieved and the sales efforts are complementary, not duplicative.
Partners with Event Management and/or Operations in providing an experience
that exceeds the customer’s expectations.
Builds customer loyalty by understanding needs, expectations, and target
segments, and recommending appropriate services and solutions before and
during programs or events.
Develops a close working relationship with operations to execute strategies
at the property level.
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 basis protected
by applicable law.
All locations offer 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott
properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare
discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include
rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit
limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others. Click here
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Full-time positions also offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care
flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life
insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense
reimbursements, and paid parental leave.
Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue paid sick leave, 0.0384 PTO
balance for every hour worked and be eligible to receive minimum of 9 holidays
annually.
Marriott Headquarters (HQ) supports a hybrid work environment that helps
associates Be Connected. HQ based roles are generally hybrid and require regular
in-office presence at the assigned location, including for candidates who live
within commuting distance of HQ for a role listed as remote. Remote roles will
be clearly identified in the job posting.
Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands,
more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where
you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global
team, and become the best version of you.