Sales and Marketing Manager - Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton

Ready to spread the word about our exceptional guest experiences? We’re searching for a Pre-Opening Sales & Marketing Manager with the strategic nous to help us beat our room night sales goals. Night after night.

 
A little taste of your day-to-day:

 
Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

● Responsible for the development and execution of both the Sales and the Marketing activity for the hotel.  Specifically, you will thrive on developing and implementing strategic sales and marketing plans to ensure revenue and room night goals are achieved, tactical plans are created and implemented, and results are monitored and achieved

● Work to establish key markets for the hotel, managing external relationships and partners to ensure our hotel has a strong position in market 

● Managing daily sales activities and coaching your team to deliver to their full potential

● Hitting all personal and team sales goals to help us maximise profitability

● Creating and implementing sales plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy, increase average rates, increase volume, food and beverage and banquet sales   

● Producing and reviewing monthly reports to monitor performance 

● Leading marketing efforts to up-sell guests on hotel services, offerings, and amenities

 
What We need from you:
● Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in marketing or related field  
● Four or more years of experience in a hospitality or hotel sales and marketing setting with direct leadership experience over a sales team
● Strong knowledge of local businesses and business trends required  
● Must speak local language
● Pre-Opening hotel experience highly desirable

 
What you can expect from us:

 
We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business. 

 
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. 

 
IHG gives every member of the team  the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.  

 
So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.