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business development manager

regional business development specialist

KeeTa

The Role
 1. Find catering merchants willing to cooperate with Meituan Keeta through effective appointments and efficient door-to-door visits, and reach cooperation agreements. 2. Assist partner restaurants in setting up their online stores on the platform, and provide training on how to manage their online delivery business. 3. Collaborate with partner merchants to plan online marketing campaigns, and offer professional solutions for delivery operations, aiding our partner restaurants in enhancing their delivery business. 4. Conduct regular visits to maintain customer relationships with partner restaurants, and collaborate with various departments to address and resolve daily queries from these partner restaurants.
 
Requirements
 1. English and Arabic can be used as working languages, with basic reading and writing abilities in English, and proficient in using working software. 2. Have strong business negotiation ability and certain market development ability, insight into customer/user and promote business cooperation. 3. Integrity and Honesty, excellent communication skills, execution, collaboration, and team spirit. 4. Entrepreneurial spirit, courage to accept challenges, resilience and altruism. 5. The daily work arrangement is mainly field work, requiring on-site negotiations and service provision with cooperating merchants.
 
About the company
 Keeta is an independent brand of Meituan, the world's largest tech-driven retail company. We focus on food and consumer product delivery services in international markets with the mission: "We help people eat better, live better". Established in March 2010, Meituan has helped transform the supply and demand of service and product retail across the digital landscape. As Meituan and Keeta continue to increase R&D investment and develop new technologies, we uphold a customer-centric approach, working with our partners to provide quality services to customers.

Regional Business Development Specialist

PayTech Group

<div>
 
 Job Title
 
 : Sales Specialist
 
 
 
 Term
 
 : 12 months
 
 
 
 Location
 
 : Muscat, Oman
 
 
 
 Division
 
 : Cards
 
 
 
 Reports
 
 
 to
 
 : Head of Sales
 
 
 
 PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT
 
 
 
 As a Sales Specialist, you will play a key role in driving revenue growth and expanding footprint within the Kingdom. You will actively identify and engage with new business opportunities, manage and nurture relationships with existing clients and collaborate across teams (Product, Strategy, Client Services, Marketing) to deliver tailored solutions. You will be responsible for meeting performance metrics, building a robust sales pipeline, negotiating, and closing deals, and ensuring client satisfaction post-sale.
 
 
 
 Core Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead sales discussions and pitch client products to end business customers according to clients prospects list, focusing across various industry verticals
 </li>
 <li>
 Support operational onboarding of new customers such as account application forms and other documentation
 </li>
 <li>
 Follow up with onboarded customers to ensure activation and first usage
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide regular status updates to Clients management on progress against KPIs, through:
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Progress update meetings
 </li>
 <li>
 Steering committee meetings; and
 </li>
 <li>
 Regular reporting on progress status
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 Leverage assets and resources, when applicable, to deliver the support on the above-mentioned responsibilities
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Knowledge and Experience:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 5-10 years of relevant sales experience in commercial cards (required)
 </li>
 <li>
 The ability to articulate the core value proposition (financial, operational and governance) of the commercial card payments for the businesses
 </li>
 <li>
 Understanding of the domestic and cross-border supplier payments management (card and non-card rails) across verticals, identified by Client (primarily B2B payments in Digital Services (business software and ads), Education, Healthcare, MICE, Travel Wholesale, Media buying) (required)
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong collaborator, result driven and high level of energy &amp; initiative
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent written and verbal communication in English (Arabic is a plus)
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Mandatory Skills:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ability to manage end-to-end sales cycles, from prospecting to negotiation and closing
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong understanding of cards, digital payments, acquiring, issuing, and value-added services
 </li>
 <li>
 Skilled in stakeholder engagement and customer success management
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong presentation and influencing capabilities at senior levels
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred Skills:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Capacity to identify emerging market opportunities, anticipate client needs, and align sales strategy with our regional growth objectives
 </li>
 <li>
 Understanding of APIs, digital onboarding, open banking, or fintech integrations to tailor our products to client needs
 
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Sales Specialist

DHL Global Forwarding

<div>
 Would you like to be part of the most international company in the world? A company operating in more than 220 countries worldwide and has been pioneering cross-border express shipping since 1969. Would you like to be part of a business that connects people across the globe and want to make a difference? Then waste no time and join our amazing team at DHL Group. DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the Group's air, ocean, and road freight specialist. We offer standardized transport as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to customers in a wide range of industries globally.
 
 
 
 Who lands Legendary deals? You do
 
 DHL Global Forwarding has an opening for a BDM &ndash; IP - Chinese in
 
 Oman.
 
 
 
 Join us in connecting people and improving lives!
 
 
 
 In this BDM &ndash; IP - Chinese position
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Execute business development plans and processes to achieve targeted customer growth and retention rate, revenue targets and budgets
 </li>
 <li>
 Deliver projects and initiatives to develop new business and maximize exposure for DPDHL amongst targeted prospects
 </li>
 <li>
 Undertake market studies and feasibility studies to assess market potential and analyze target groups
 </li>
 <li>
 Prospect new business development opportunities through market research, developing marketing initiatives, etc.
 </li>
 <li>
 Initiate contact with targeted prospects, identify decision makers and work to understand strategic business challenges and priorities
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify prospective customer needs and matches these with DHL&rsquo;s services
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop leads, conduct pre-proposal visitations, prepare difficult proposals and conduct negotiations to close
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain and build relationships with prospects and potential key accounts including prospects&rsquo; highest buying levels and coordinate the activities of prospect-focused teams
 </li>
 <li>
 Initiate new business relationships with non-buying accounts that have been targeted by the company
 </li>
 <li>
 Partner with local, district and regional management to coordinate customer requests and services that are being promoted
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinate sales efforts with inside sales and provide flow of data on account competitors and suppliers to product management
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify problems that may not be clear in own area of authority and modify work methods accordingly without the benefit of defined procedures
 </li>
 <li>
 Convince external parties to accept complete proposals and programs, typically others have an interest exists to accept new concepts, practices and approach
 </li>
 <li>
 May provide functional guidance, advice or training to less experienced business development positions
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Now, here is what we need from you!
 
 
 
 
 Education Level
 
 
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree or equivalent experience/qualification
 
 
 
 Experience Level
 
 
 
 more than 4 years
 
 
 
 We offer:
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.
 </li>
 <li>
 Possible further career development
 </li>
 <li>
 Competitive salary
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Why join DHL Global Forwarding?
 
 
 
 We are part of DHL Group, the world&rsquo;s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html
 
 
 Our
 
 TOP EMPLOYER prestigious certification
 
 attests to our best-in-class efforts to attract and retain talent by fostering a positive work environment and encouraging personal and professional development among employees. The development of talented women in our organization is an ongoing key focus area.
 
 
 We aspire to become the undisputed leader in our industry,
 
 when people think of forwarding; we want them to think DGF
 
 because we have:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 The largest global network with more than :30,000 passionate employees
 </li>
 <li>
 The most efficient processes and fastest response times
 </li>
 <li>
 The best solutions and best customer service
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Our Vision:
 
 The Logistics Company for the World.
 
 
 
 Our Mission:
 
 Excellence. Simply Delivered.
 
 
 
 Our Purpose:
 
 Connecting People, improving lives.
 
 
 
 Our Values:
 
 Respect &amp; Results
 
 
 
 Our Goals:
 
 Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility
 
 
 
 DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
 
</div>

BDM – IP - Chinese

<div></div><div><div>BDM &ndash; IP - Chinese</div> 
Would you like to be part of the most international company in the world? A company operating in more than 220 countries worldwide and has been pioneering cross-border express shipping since 1969. Would you like to be part of a business that connects people across the globe and want to make a difference? Then waste no time and join our amazing team at DHL Group. DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the Group's air, ocean, and road freight specialist. We offer standardized transport as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to customers in a wide range of industries globally.
Who lands Legendary deals? You do DHL Global Forwarding has an opening for a BDM &ndash; IP - Chinese in Oman.
Join us in connecting people and improving lives! 
In this BDM &ndash; IP - Chinese position
<ul><li>Execute business development plans and processes to achieve targeted customer growth and retention rate, revenue targets and budgets</li>
<li>Deliver projects and initiatives to develop new business and maximize exposure for DPDHL amongst targeted prospects</li>
<li>Undertake market studies and feasibility studies to assess market potential and analyze target groups</li>
<li>Prospect new business development opportunities through market research, developing marketing initiatives, etc.</li>
<li>Initiate contact with targeted prospects, identify decision makers and work to understand strategic business challenges and priorities</li>
<li>Identify prospective customer needs and matches these with DHL&rsquo;s services</li>
<li>Develop leads, conduct pre-proposal visitations, prepare difficult proposals and conduct negotiations to close</li>
<li>Maintain and build relationships with prospects and potential key accounts including prospects&rsquo; highest buying levels and coordinate the activities of prospect-focused teams</li>
<li>Initiate new business relationships with non-buying accounts that have been targeted by the company</li>
<li>Partner with local, district and regional management to coordinate customer requests and services that are being promoted</li>
<li>Coordinate sales efforts with inside sales and provide flow of data on account competitors and suppliers to product management</li>
<li>Identify problems that may not be clear in own area of authority and modify work methods accordingly without the benefit of defined procedures</li>
<li>Convince external parties to accept complete proposals and programs, typically others have an interest exists to accept new concepts, practices and approach</li>
<li>May provide functional guidance, advice or training to less experienced business development positions</li></ul> 
Now, here is what we need from you! 
<div><div><div><div>Education Level 
 </div></div> 
<div><div>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree or equivalent experience/qualification</div> 
</div> 
 
<div></div><div><div>Experience Level 
 </div></div> 
<div><div>more than 4 years</div></div></div> 
</div>We offer:
<ul><li>Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.</li>
<li>Possible further career development</li>
<li>Competitive salary</li>
</ul>Why join DHL Global Forwarding? 
We are part of DHL Group, the world&rsquo;s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html 
Our TOP EMPLOYER prestigious certification attests to our best-in-class efforts to attract and retain talent by fostering a positive work environment and encouraging personal and professional development among employees. The development of talented women in our organization is an ongoing key focus area. 
We aspire to become the undisputed leader in our industry, when people think of forwarding; we want them to think DGF because we have: 
<ul><li>The largest global network with more than ~30,000 passionate employees</li>
<li>The most efficient processes and fastest response times</li>
<li>The best solutions and best customer service</li></ul> 
Our Vision: The Logistics Company for the World.
Our Mission: Excellence. Simply Delivered. 
Our Purpose: Connecting People, improving lives. 
Our Values: Respect &amp; Results 
Our Goals: Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility 
DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. 
 
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Delivery Hero

<div>Company Description 
talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world&rsquo;s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience&mdash;fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index. 
Job Description 
Role Summary
We&rsquo;re looking for a passionate, creative and results-driven Marketing Specialist to support the marketing strategy and growth campaigns development for Oman. In this role, you will be responsible for planning &amp; developing marketing Quick commerce campaigns that drive customer acquisitions and improve customer retention. You will also be leading the execution and go-to-market of 360 degree campaigns as well as targeted CRM promotions. 
What&rsquo;s On Your Plate?<ul><li>
Work closely with the Growth Marketing Manager, Verticals Marketing, and Regional teams to develop marketing campaigns that deliver on Oman quick commerce growth targets.</li><li>
Support on the development and lead on the execution of 360 degree integrated and CRM campaigns to drive performance objectives (acquisitions/orders) as well as brand objectives (awareness, preference, affinity).</li><li>
Make data driven decisions to choose the right channel mix strategy and target audience to achieve the campaign objectives.</li><li>
Ensure proper campaign go-to-market and act as the &lsquo;project manager&rsquo; and owner of new campaigns by making sure all marketing channels switch on in coordination and all functional teams deliver their parts on time.</li><li>
Track campaign results and report daily performance &amp; spend to control budget and enhance country performance</li><li>
Analyze &amp; demonstrate the effectiveness, incrementality &amp; ROI of different campaigns and tactics, to recommend future improvements and actions.</li><li>
Understand customer behavior through analysis to develop actionable insights.</li></ul> 
Qualifications 
 What did we order?<ul><li>
2+ years of experience in consumer marketing, e-commerce, online services, or related experience with a proven record of delivering work with measurable results.</li><li>
Strong project management, stakeholder management skills.</li><li>
Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail</li><li>
Ownership Skills: a highly motivated and proactive individual. Willing to roll up their sleeves and go the extra mile to drive results.</li><li>
Experience in campaign management.</li><li>
Ability to establish priorities and communicate expectations, working with others to push projects to completion.</li></ul></div>

Specialist Marketing - Growth

Marriott International

<div>Additional Information 
Job Number25176000 
Job CategorySales &amp; Marketing 
LocationSheraton Oman Hotel, P.O. Box 3260, Ruwi, Muscat, Oman, Oman, 112 
ScheduleFull Time 
Located Remotely?N 
Position Type Management<div><div> 
JOB SUMMARY 
Functions as the leader of the property&rsquo;s sales department for properties with bookings over 300 peak rooms and significant local catering revenue. Manages the property's reactive and proactive sales efforts. Provides day to day leadership to sales associates to achieve property sales objectives with overall responsibility for achieving booking goals and property revenues. Implements the brand&rsquo;s service strategy and applicable brand initiatives in all aspects of the sales process and focuses on building long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of the hotel&rsquo;s&rsquo; sales objectives. Evaluates the property&rsquo;s participation in the various sales channels (e.g., Area Sales, Group Sales within the Sales Office, electronic lead channels, etc.) and develops strong working relationships to proactively position and market the property. Manages the marketing budget to enable development of property specific campaigns, promotions and collateral to drive revenue and meet property objectives. Interfaces with regional marketing communications for regional and national promotions pull through. Develops and implements property&ndash;wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand&rsquo;s target customer profile and property associates and provides a return on investment to the owner and Marriott International. 
CANDIDATE PROFILE 
Education and Experience 
Required:
<ul><li>2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 4 years experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.</li></ul>
OR
<ul><li>4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.</li></ul> 
Preferred:
<ul><li>4 year college degree.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Demonstrated skills in supervising a team.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Lodging sales experience.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Hotel industry work experience, demonstrating progressive career growth and a pattern of exceptional performance.</li></ul> 
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES 
Managing Sales Activities
<ul><li>Manages the development of a strategic account plan for the demand generators in the market.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Manages the property's reactive and proactive sales efforts.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Determines and develops marketing communication activities, in conjunction with Regional Marketing Communications.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Provides customer intelligence in evaluating the market and economic trends that may lead to changes in sales strategy to meet or exceed customer expectations.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Reviews the Strategic Alignment Review (STAR) report, competitive shopping reports and uses other resources to maintain an awareness of the hotel&rsquo;s market position.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Researches competitor&rsquo;s sales team strategies to identify ways to grow occupancy and RevPAR and increase market share.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Attends sales strategy meetings to provide input on weekly and overall sales strategy.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Suggests innovative marketing ideas and develops deployment strategies to continue to grow market share.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Evaluates and supports participation and account deployment with Area Sales and Group Sales within the Sales Office.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Serves as the sales contact for the General Manager, property leadership team, Group Sales and Area Sales leaders.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Serves as the sales contact for customers; serves as the customer advocate.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Serves as hotel authority on sales processes and sales contracts.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Serves as the property sales liaison with Area Sales, Group Sales, Revenue Management, Event Management, Regional Marketing Communications and other hotel departments as appropriate.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Participates in sales calls with members of the Sales and Marketing team to acquire new business and/or close on business.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Identifies public relations opportunities and coordinates activities to augment the overall marketing communication strategy.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Supports the General Manager by coordinating crisis communications.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Executes and supports Marriott&rsquo;s Customer Service Standards and hotel&rsquo;s Brand Standards.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence).</li></ul>
<ul><li>Participates in and practices daily service basics of the brand (e.g., , Marriott Hotels and Resorts (MHR) Spirit to Serve Daily Basics, Renaissance Hotels and Resorts (RHR) Savvy Service Basics, Courtyard, SpringHill Suites, Fairfield Inn Basics of the Day, Residence Inn Daily Huddle, or TownePlace Suites Morning Meeting).</li></ul>
<ul><li>Implements a seamless turnover from sales to operations and back to sales while consistently delivering high level of service.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Monitors the effective resolution of guest issues that arise as a result of the sales process by creating mechanisms to channel issues to property leadership and/or other appropriate stakeholders.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Maintains successful performance by increasing revenues, controlling expenses and providing a return on investment for the owner and Marriott International.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Implements the brand&rsquo;s service strategy and applicable brand initiatives in all aspects of the sales process and focuses on building long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of the hotel&rsquo;s&rsquo; sales objectives.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Interfaces with regional marketing communications for regional and national promotions pull through.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Performs other duties, as assigned, to meet business needs.</li></ul> 
Building Successful Relationships
<ul><li>Develops strong partnerships with local organizations to further increase brand/product awareness.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Develops and manages internal key stakeholder relationships.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Develops strong community and public relations by maintaining property participation in local, regional and national tradeshows and client events.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Executes exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer and monitoring their satisfaction before and during their program/event.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Serves the customer 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 Marriott.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Gains understanding of the hotel&rsquo;s primary target customer and service expectations; serves the customer by understanding their business, business issues and concerns, to offer better business solution both prior to, and during the program/event.</li></ul> 
Leadership
<ul><li>Functions as the leader of the property&rsquo;s sales department for properties with bookings over 300 peak rooms and significant local catering revenue.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Develops sales goals and strategies and verifies alignment with the brand business strategy.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Executes the sales strategy in order to meet individual booking goals for both self and staff.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Coaches leaders of revenue generating departments in developing effective revenue strategies and setting aggressive goals that will drive the property's financial performance.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Verifies Sales team understands and is leveraging Marriott International (MI) demand engines to full potential.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Works with Human Resources, Engineering and Loss Prevention to monitor compliance with local, state and federal regulations and/or union requirements.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Partners with Human Resources to attract, develop and retain the right people in order to support the strategic priorities of the market.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Creates effective structures, processes, jobs and performance management systems are in place.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Sets goals and expectations for direct reports using the Leadership Performance Process (LPP), aligns performance and rewards, addresses performance issues and holds staff accountable for successful results.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Forecasts talent needs and manages talent acquisition strategy with Human Resources (HR) to minimize lost time due to turnover.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Maintains an active list of the competition&rsquo;s best sales people and executes a recruitment and acquisition plan with HR.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Supports tools and training resources to educate sales associates on winning catering solutions.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Champions leadership development and workforce planning priorities by assessing, selecting, retaining and developing diverse, high-caliber talent that can lead the organization today and strengthen the leadership bench for the future; continues to upgrade the sales &amp; marketing talent; works with HR to anticipate future talent needs based on business growth plans.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Identifies, trains and mentors group sales associates; utilizes all available on the job training tools for associates.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Transfers functional knowledge and develops group sales skills of other discipline managers.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Provides day to day leadership to sales associates to achieve property sales objectives with overall responsibility for achieving booking goals and property revenues.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Evaluates the property&rsquo;s participation in the various sales channels (e.g., Area Sales, Group Sales within the Sales Office, electronic lead channels, etc.) and develops strong working relationships to proactively position and market the property.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Manages the marketing budget to enable development of property specific campaigns, promotions and collateral to drive revenue and meet property objectives.</li></ul></div><div> 
</div>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.
When you join the Sheraton family, you become a member of its global community. We&rsquo;ve been a place to gather and connect since 1937. At Sheraton, associates create a sense of belonging in more than 400 communities around the world. We invite, we welcome, and we connect guests through engaging experiences and thoughtful service. If you&rsquo;re a team player who is excited to deliver a meaningful guest experience, we encourage you to explore your next career opportunity with Sheraton. Join us on our mission to be &lsquo;The World&rsquo;s Gathering Place&rsquo;. In joining Sheraton Hotels &amp; Resorts, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.</div></div>

Director of Sales & Marketing

<div>
 
 Additional Information
 
 
 
 
 Job Number
 
 25176000
 
 
 
 Job Category
 
 Sales &amp; Marketing
 
 
 
 Location
 
 Sheraton Oman Hotel, P.O. Box 3260, Ruwi, Muscat, Oman, Oman, 112VIEW ON MAP
 
 
 
 Schedule
 
 Full Time
 
 
 
 Located Remotely?
 
 N
 
 
 
 Position Type
 
 Management
 
 
 
 Job Summary
 
 
 
 Functions as the leader of the property&rsquo;s sales department for properties with bookings over 300 peak rooms and significant local catering revenue. Manages the property's reactive and proactive sales efforts. Provides day to day leadership to sales associates to achieve property sales objectives with overall responsibility for achieving booking goals and property revenues. Implements the brand&rsquo;s service strategy and applicable brand initiatives in all aspects of the sales process and focuses on building long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of the hotel&rsquo;s&rsquo; sales objectives. Evaluates the property&rsquo;s participation in the various sales channels (e.g., Area Sales, Group Sales within the Sales Office, electronic lead channels, etc.) and develops strong working relationships to proactively position and market the property. Manages the marketing budget to enable development of property specific campaigns, promotions and collateral to drive revenue and meet property objectives. Interfaces with regional marketing communications for regional and national promotions pull through. Develops and implements property&ndash;wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand&rsquo;s target customer profile and property associates and provides a return on investment to the owner and Marriott International.
 
 
 
 CANDIDATE PROFILE
 
 
 
 
 Education And Experience
 
 
 
 
 Required:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 4 years experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 OR
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 4 year college degree.
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated skills in supervising a team.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lodging sales experience.
 </li>
 <li>
 Hotel industry work experience, demonstrating progressive career growth and a pattern of exceptional performance.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 Managing Sales Activities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Manages the development of a strategic account plan for the demand generators in the market.
 </li>
 <li>
 Manages the property's reactive and proactive sales efforts.
 </li>
 <li>
 Determines and develops marketing communication activities, in conjunction with Regional Marketing Communications.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provides customer intelligence in evaluating the market and economic trends that may lead to changes in sales strategy to meet or exceed customer expectations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Reviews the Strategic Alignment Review (STAR) report, competitive shopping reports and uses other resources to maintain an awareness of the hotel&rsquo;s market position.
 </li>
 <li>
 Researches competitor&rsquo;s sales team strategies to identify ways to grow occupancy and RevPAR and increase market share.
 </li>
 <li>
 Attends sales strategy meetings to provide input on weekly and overall sales strategy.
 </li>
 <li>
 Suggests innovative marketing ideas and develops deployment strategies to continue to grow market share.
 </li>
 <li>
 Evaluates and supports participation and account deployment with Area Sales and Group Sales within the Sales Office.
 </li>
 <li>
 Serves as the sales contact for the General Manager, property leadership team, Group Sales and Area Sales leaders.
 </li>
 <li>
 Serves as the sales contact for customers; serves as the customer advocate.
 </li>
 <li>
 Serves as hotel authority on sales processes and sales contracts.
 </li>
 <li>
 Serves as the property sales liaison with Area Sales, Group Sales, Revenue Management, Event Management, Regional Marketing Communications and other hotel departments as appropriate.
 </li>
 <li>
 Participates in sales calls with members of the Sales and Marketing team to acquire new business and/or close on business.
 </li>
 <li>
 Identifies public relations opportunities and coordinates activities to augment the overall marketing communication strategy.
 </li>
 <li>
 Supports the General Manager by coordinating crisis communications.
 </li>
 <li>
 Executes and supports Marriott&rsquo;s Customer Service Standards and hotel&rsquo;s Brand Standards.
 </li>
 <li>
 Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence).
 </li>
 <li>
 Participates in and practices daily service basics of the brand (e.g., , Marriott Hotels and Resorts (MHR) Spirit to Serve Daily Basics, Renaissance Hotels and Resorts (RHR) Savvy Service Basics, Courtyard, SpringHill Suites, Fairfield Inn Basics of the Day, Residence Inn Daily Huddle, or TownePlace Suites Morning Meeting).
 </li>
 <li>
 Implements a seamless turnover from sales to operations and back to sales while consistently delivering high level of service.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitors the effective resolution of guest issues that arise as a result of the sales process by creating mechanisms to channel issues to property leadership and/or other appropriate stakeholders.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintains successful performance by increasing revenues, controlling expenses and providing a return on investment for the owner and Marriott International.
 </li>
 <li>
 Implements the brand&rsquo;s service strategy and applicable brand initiatives in all aspects of the sales process and focuses on building long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of the hotel&rsquo;s&rsquo; sales objectives.
 </li>
 <li>
 Interfaces with regional marketing communications for regional and national promotions pull through.
 </li>
 <li>
 Performs other duties, as assigned, to meet business needs.
 
 
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 Building Successful Relationships
 
 
 
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 Develops strong partnerships with local organizations to further increase brand/product awareness.
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 Develops and manages internal key stakeholder relationships.
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 Develops strong community and public relations by maintaining property participation in local, regional and national tradeshows and client events.
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 Executes exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer and monitoring their satisfaction before and during their program/event.
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 Serves the customer 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 Marriott.
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 Gains understanding of the hotel&rsquo;s primary target customer and service expectations; serves the customer by understanding their business, business issues and concerns, to offer better business solution both prior to, and during the program/event.
 
 
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 Leadership
 
 
 
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 Functions as the leader of the property&rsquo;s sales department for properties with bookings over 300 peak rooms and significant local catering revenue.
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 Develops sales goals and strategies and verifies alignment with the brand business strategy.
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 Executes the sales strategy in order to meet individual booking goals for both self and staff.
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 Coaches leaders of revenue generating departments in developing effective revenue strategies and setting aggressive goals that will drive the property's financial performance.
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 Verifies Sales team understands and is leveraging Marriott International (MI) demand engines to full potential.
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 Works with Human Resources, Engineering and Loss Prevention to monitor compliance with local, state and federal regulations and/or union requirements.
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 Partners with Human Resources to attract, develop and retain the right people in order to support the strategic priorities of the market.
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 Creates effective structures, processes, jobs and performance management systems are in place.
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 Sets goals and expectations for direct reports using the Leadership Performance Process (LPP), aligns performance and rewards, addresses performance issues and holds staff accountable for successful results.
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 Forecasts talent needs and manages talent acquisition strategy with Human Resources (HR) to minimize lost time due to turnover.
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 Maintains an active list of the competition&rsquo;s best sales people and executes a recruitment and acquisition plan with HR.
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 Supports tools and training resources to educate sales associates on winning catering solutions.
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 Champions leadership development and workforce planning priorities by assessing, selecting, retaining and developing diverse, high-caliber talent that can lead the organization today and strengthen the leadership bench for the future; continues to upgrade the sales &amp; marketing talent; works with HR to anticipate future talent needs based on business growth plans.
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 Identifies, trains and mentors group sales associates; utilizes all available on the job training tools for associates.
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 Transfers functional knowledge and develops group sales skills of other discipline managers.
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 Provides day to day leadership to sales associates to achieve property sales objectives with overall responsibility for achieving booking goals and property revenues.
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 Evaluates the property&rsquo;s participation in the various sales channels (e.g., Area Sales, Group Sales within the Sales Office, electronic lead channels, etc.) and develops strong working relationships to proactively position and market the property.
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 Manages the marketing budget to enable development of property specific campaigns, promotions and collateral to drive revenue and meet property objectives.
 
 
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 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.
 
 
 
 When you join the Sheraton family, you become a member of its global community. We&rsquo;ve been a place to gather and connect since 1937. At Sheraton, associates create a sense of belonging in more than 400 communities around the world. We invite, we welcome, and we connect guests through engaging experiences and thoughtful service. If you&rsquo;re a team player who is excited to deliver a meaningful guest experience, we encourage you to explore your next career opportunity with Sheraton. Join us on our mission to be &lsquo;The World&rsquo;s Gathering Place&rsquo;. In joining Sheraton Hotels &amp; Resorts, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International.
 
 Be
 
 where you can do your best work,
 
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 your purpose,
 
 belong
 
 to an amazing global team, and
 
 become
 
 the best version of you.
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