Business Devlopment Manager

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining relationships with corporate accounts, travel agencies, event planners, and local businesses.
• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities to increase hotel occupancy and revenue.
• Conducting outside sales calls, networking events, client presentations, and hotel site tours.
• Coinciding with Operations, Front Office, Catering, and Sales teams to ensure excellent guest and client experiences.
• Preparing proposals, contracts, rate agreements, and sales reports.
• Monitoring market trends, competitor activity, and local business opportunities.
• Aiding in the development and execution of hotel sales and marketing strategies.
• Managing and growing existing accounts while actively soliciting new business.
• Promoting Marriott programs, brand standards, and loyalty initiatives.
• Achieving monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and revenue targets.
• Maintaining accurate client records, sales pipelines, and account activities.
• Ensuring adherence to Marriott policies, procedures, and professional standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• 2 or more years of hotel sales, hospitality, or business development experience preferred.
• Marriott experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office, Google Sheets, and hotel sales systems.
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, and meet revenue goals.
• Professional presentation and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of hotel operations, market trends, and sales strategies preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with hotel departments.