Sales Manager - The Hague

The Hague Marriott, the largest conference hotel in The Hague with 306 rooms and an extensive MICE offering, is looking for a driven Sales Manager – Commercial Hunter to actively generate new business with energy, confidence and creativity.

We are looking for a true hunter and lead generator: someone who opens new doors on a daily basis, proactively engages the market and consistently delivers new revenue across both Rooms and Meetings & Events.

As part of the Marriott International family, you will benefit from a solid base of global accounts and loyal guests, yet you will truly stand out through your ability to independently explore new markets, acquire new clients and accelerate commercial growth.

Your Mission:
Your main objective is to drive maximum revenue growth by actively acquiring new business within the corporate, MICE and international segments.

Key Responsibilities:

1.      Sales & Lead generation

o   Actively approach new prospects through calls, visits, networking, events and trade shows.

o   Generate new leads on a daily basis and independently convert them into confirmed business (cold acquisition).

o   Target corporate clients, travel trade, MICE partners, DMCs and PCOs.

2.      Strategic Business Development

o   Identify market trends, spot opportunities and strengthen our market position.

o   Initiate and execute sales campaigns to maximize conversion.

o   Work closely with Revenue Management on pricing strategies, market opportunities and segmentation.

3.      Partnerships & Relationship Management

o   Build and maintain strong partnerships with MICE distribution channels and corporate accounts.

o   Represent the hotel within business networks and industry associations on local, regional and national level.

o   Organize and host Marriott client events and hospitality activities.

4.      Collaboration & Commercial Impact

o   Work closely with the Conference & Events Team to convert leads and generate repeat business.

o   Collaborate with the Sales Manager and Revenue Manager within the commercial team.

o   Report commercial performance to the General Manager and Area VP Strategy (YTL Hotels- owning company).

o   Actively contribute to annual sales budgets, Sales & Marketing plans and monthly reporting.