Senior Sales Executive, CALA Market Group Sales

Job Title

The position serves as the primary sales person for a collection of complex properties with focus on the larger groups.

Candidate Profile

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED; 2 years' experience in the sales and marketing, guest services, front desk, or related professional area. 6 years' experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.

OR

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.

Core Work Activities

Understanding Markets & Maximizing Revenue

Understands the overall market - competitors' strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc. and knows how to sell against them.

Targets group accounts, markets or segments with heavy emphasis on proactive solicitation and account saturation.

Strives to achieve personal and property revenue goals.

Closes the best opportunities for each property based on market conditions and individual property needs.

Identifies and develops new markets.

Developing & Executing Sales Plans

Develops and implements an effective sales plan.

Executes designated sales strategies to develop and solicit specific accounts to achieve revenue goals.

Uses negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business and negotiate contracts.

Achieves solicitation and prospecting goals.

Maintains and grows business of existing accounts.

Designs, develops and sells creative catered events.

Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence).

Maintains customer, account and opportunity data.

Building Successful Relationships

Works collaboratively with Strategic Accounts, Convention Bureaus, and other property counterparts to drive revenue, ensure customer satisfaction and increase market share.

Develops and manages relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external.

Uses sales resources and administrative/support staff effectively.

Builds and strengthens relationships with existing and new customers, industry organizations and brand network to enable future bookings. Activities include sales calls, entertainment, FAM trips, trade shows, etc.

Additional Responsibilities

Utilizes intranet for resources and information.

Manages group or interpersonal conflicts effectively.

Participates in site inspections.

Creates contracts as required.

Executes and supports brand's Customer Service Standards and property's Brand Standards.

Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Demonstrates self-confidence, energy and enthusiasm.

Manages group or interpersonal conflict.

Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.

Manages time and possesses organizational skills.

Presents ideas, expectations and information in a concise, organized manner.

Uses problem solving methodology for decision making and follow up.

Makes calls if necessary.

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.

About the Team

Marriott International is the world's largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

Job Info

Job Identification 26078122

Job Category Sales & Marketing

Posting Date 07/09/2026, 12:21 AM

Apply Before 07/30/2026, 04:59 AM

Job Schedule Full time

Locations 1200 S Pine Island Rd, Plantation, FL, 33324, US

Pay Range (US/Canada/EMEA) $36.49 - $66.92 Hourly

Bonus Eligible? Y

Stock Package? N