Business Development Executive

**Additional Information**
**Job Number**25102939
**Job Category**Sales & Marketing
**Location**Four Points by Sheraton Auckland, 396 Queen Street, Auckland, New Zealand, New Zealand, 1010
**Schedule**Full Time
**Located Remotely?**N
**Position Type** Non-Management

Four Points by Sheraton - where timeless classics are integrated with modern details. The atmosphere is honest, uncomplicated and casual. Join us as a Sales Executive in a community of approachable and straightforward talent offering simplified, not simple experiences to independent travellers.

**Position Summary**:

- Identify and secure new group, corporate & catering opportunities
- Work with other operational disciplines to secure conferences, meetings and events
- Prepare detailed proposals and contracts that are tailored to client requirements,
- Plan and conduct high end site inspections and entertainment with a focus on conversion, ensuring travellers relax for a greater travel experience
- Support the hotel’s service and relationship strategy, driving customer loyalty by creating timeless experiences for each traveller experience
- Use negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business and negotiate contracts
- Build and strengthen relationships with existing and new travellers to enable future bookings
- Act as a Four Points ambassador and promote awareness on the hotel

**About You**:

- Relevant experience in a similar role
- Valid working rights for New Zealand
- Enthusiastic to escalate your career
- Self-motivated, driven and energized in a fast-paced environment
- Armed with smart solutions and a can-do attitude

**Our Benefits**:

- Exclusive staff discounts on food and beverage and hotel rooms (including all properties within the Marriott International group) for you, your family and friends
- Highly lucrative performance-based incentive bonus with earning up to 30% of base salary, paid quarterly
- Global sales incentive trip for Elite Sales performers
- Commission earning potential for sales referrals to other Marriott International properties
- Be part of Life with the Works program where you can enjoy flexible working hours & locations, time off to pursue your passion through sabbatical leave, and paid leave during your birthday month
- Grow, develop, and progress with internationally recognized training programs, unlimited strategic development and exciting career opportunities within the Marriott International group
- Work for the Largest Hotel Network in the World which values equality, diversity and inclusiveness
- Genuine care for associates’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Program
- Join mPerks, our Rewards platform that gives you discounts and cash back at NZ retailers including supermarkets, cinemas and hardware stores
- Discounted membership to on-site gym and local food outlets
- 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._

Where timeless classics are woven with modern details. Where business meets pleasure. Where even when travelers are global, they can experience the local. As a member of the team, you will become part of our united Four Points by Sheraton community where everyone is welcome, we support each other, and every hotel matters. We provide exactly what guests need in an uncomplicated way. If you are seeking opportunities to put guests at ease in a friendly, genuine and approachable environment, join our team. In joining Four Points, 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.