**Description:**
We are looking for an energetic and results focused Sales & Marketing leader\. This challenging role oversees revenue generation for the Courtyard Toronto Downtown Hotel located in the centre of Canada s largest city\. After just completing a full renovation of our hotel this leader needs to have the skill and experience to strategically guide the team through a substantial repositioning post renovation\.
**Qualifications**
CORE WORK RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leading Sales Team Activities
Responsible for maximizing the efforts of a team of 9 employees in Sales\.
Develops and recommends short and long term goals for the department and implements programs and strategies to meet them\.
Reviews all competitive data and competitive Sales & Marketing strategies to find opportunity to improve the hotel s RevPAR position\.
Actively participates in revenue management and Sales strategy reviews to maximize hotel yield and profit\.
Serves as the property sales liaison with local Marriott branded hotels, Global Sales, Revenue Management, Event Management, Regional Marketing Communications and other hotel departments as appropriate\.
Act as an integral part of the Leadership team of the hotel
Prepare budgets, forecasts and monitor financial performance
Lead weekly sales meetings and participate in Leadership, Departmental meetings, and regional meetings as required
Effectively motivates team members, providing goals, required performance feedback and recruits as required\.
Oversees marketing, e\-commerce and social media development for all hotel activity including F&B\.
Building Successful Relationships
Liaises with community organizations and Municipal and Provincial Ministries and participates in or plans meetings and social events which would be beneficial to the Hotel\.
Arranges and represents the Hotels at Trade Shows as required, and promotes the facilities\.
Participate in professional industry groups which will benefit the hotel in Toronto\.
Works with Marriott International branded hotels to maximize brand value for all\.
Be actively involved in the community\.
EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidate must have a minimum of 3 years Sales, Marketing & Catering leadership experience
Post\-secondary education in Hospitality Management, Sales, and Revenue & Commerce experience an asset\.
Experience working with Marriott International brands would be a great asset\.
Great Organizational skills must be results oriented with ability to be flexible\.
Professional presentation and excellent communication skills\.
Energetic, enthusiastic and self\-motivated\.
Passionate and Creative with selling\.
Strong people management skills, maintaining a quality team which is motivated and mutually supportive of each other\.
Financial aptitude, proven budgeting, forecasting experience is essential\.
Team player with inspirational leadership\.
Thorough knowledge of Social Media and CI/TY account management an asset\.
Good analytical and problem solving skills\.
**_Courtyard Toronto Downtown offers a competitive wage along with comprehensive group benefits, pension plan and many developmental opportunities\. Marriott also offers a great working environment, employee discounts, and an opportunity to work with one of the Top 50 Employers in Canada\!_**
Accessibility Assistance
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing the online application, please call 301\-581\-1400\. Please leave a message and a member of our Human Resources team will return your call within three business days\. Alternatively, an email may be sent to hqaffirmativeaction@marriott\.com\. "Applicant Accommodation" should be included in the subject line of the email\. Please note that this phone number and email are only for those individuals who would like to request an accommodation to apply for a job\.
_Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture\. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws\._
**Job:** _Sales & Marketing_
**Organization:** _Courtyard_
**Location:** _Ontario\-Toronto_
**Requisition ID:** _16001IW5_