Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve sales targets. Create and communicate sales goals and ensure C-level executives are informed on the progress of those goals. Build and maintain long-lasting, strong relationships with customers while partnering with them to better understand their business objectives and needs.Understand industry-specific trends and landscapes. Effectively communicate value propositions through presentations and proposals. Report on forces that shift strategic directions of accounts and tactical budgets.

Preselling the Marriott Jacksonville Downtown while the hotel was open as an independent brand. Working with the sales team and operations team through transition. Bringing in clients for the SMERF, Association and Government Markets. Training and operating in CI/TY and LightSpeed.

Prospecting the SMERF Market and actively assisting clients with booking at our hotel. Filling in for previous Sales Manager to ensure all currently booked client events run smoothly in their absence. conquering and exceeding set goals and budgeted numbers.

Assisted in opening the DoubleTree by Hilton Jacksonville Airport. Participated in presell and setting a foundation for the hotel in the SMERF market. Fostered all clients by building a strong rapport and trusted relationship. Attended all SMERF conventions, trade shows, and networking events.

Looking for potential customers in SMERF, corporate, and catering markets. Doing outbound and inbound sales. Showed potential customers hotel facilities, catering menus, and event packages. Acted as point of contact for all events held at the hotel. Handled all inbound sales as well as all catering menus and setup for events.

Training and managing all Front Desk employees and keeping them abreast of all new Marriott standards. Handling all customer concerns and direct bill accounts. Preparing all deposits for the hotel.

Showed potential customers hotel facilities, catering menus, and event packages. Acted as point of contact for all events held at the hotel. Handled all inbound sales as well as all catering menus and setup for events.