🚀 Director of Convention Sales

**Additional Information**
**Job Number**
**Job Category** Sales & Marketing
**Location** JW Marriott Hotel Berlin, Stauffenbergstrasse 26, Berlin, Berlin, Germany, 10785VIEW ON MAP ( Full Time
**Located Remotely?** N
**Position Type**
Management
**WE WANT YOU!**
Do you have a passion for planning large-scale events from A to Z? Are you a sales talent with solid experience in team leadership? Are you now looking to start or continue your career in a leadership role to gain new insights?
Then join us immediately as
**Director of Convention Sales (m/f/d)**
at the
**JW Marriott Hotel Berlin** , managed by Marriott International.
**JOIN AND STAY WITH US!**
In the heart of Berlinu2014a city that constantly evolves and reinvents itselfu2014stands a hotel that redefines luxury.
Inspired by nature, which continually renews itself and never tires, wonders are created in our hotelu2014new things emerge from the old.
**JW Marriott Berlin u2013 A Place of New Beginnings**
Since 2021, the hotel has been part of the Marriott International family. Located in central Berlin, between Ku'Damm and Brandenburg Gate, the hotel offers:
500 guest rooms and suites
Meeting and conference spaces for up to 2,500 people
Two restaurants and a bar
An exclusive spa and wellness area
**REASONS WHY YOU STAY WITH US!**
Attractive compensation for your flexible commitment
Annual bonus upon achieving targets
We cover your BVG/VBB ticket or provide free parking
Home office options depending on business needs
Subsidized EGYM Wellpass membership (you pay only u20ac25)
**BE OUR GUEST**
u2013 enjoy a complimentary night with a guest, including dinner at JW Steakhouse and breakfast
Holiday and Christmas bonuses according to the Berlin collective agreement
Travel worldwide with amazing employee discounts
Corporate benefits with vouchers for fashion, cinema, travel, and more
Online training to support your career development
Team events like our legendary kick-off party, ''TakeCare'' initiatives, and more
Comfortable uniform and free in-house cleaning
Extensive meals in our new staff restaurant
**Bring your dog**
u2013 weu2019re a dog-friendly hotel and welcome your furry friend (with prior agreement)
**Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer**
and values a diverse workforce and inclusive culture. We do not discriminate based on disability, veteran status, or any other reason.
**HELP US TO SHINE!**
Your responsibilities include:
Handling inquiries, offers, contracts, negotiations, and team task distribution
Operational and administrative leadership of the Convention Sales department
Efficient allocation of event spaces and maximizing hotel capacity in coordination with Sales & Revenue teams
Ensuring smooth event planning, execution, and follow-up
Monitoring and verifying booking accuracy
Continuously optimizing sales processes and outcomes
Budget responsibility for the events area
Preparing handovers to operational departments and invoice checks
Conducting hotel tours and presenting the property
Maintaining close customer contact
Collaborating with other departments to ensure flawless events
Identifying new projects, clients, products, and external services
Creating and reporting sales statistics
Working on various projects
Prioritizing guest and client satisfaction
Creating duty and vacation schedules for your team
Participating in interviews to recruit new talent
Supporting the development of your team and trainees through reviews and development plans
Working with revenue targets and achieving budget goals
**SHOW US YOUR TALENTS!**
Completed training in hotel/restaurant management or hospitality
Alternatively, a degree in hotel/tourism/event management
Solid experience in convention sales, ideally in a venue of similar size (events for 1,000+ people) and team leadership
Deep knowledge of the Berlin market
Marriott experience is a plus
Warm, authentic, and outgoing personality
Strong communication skills in German and English; additional languages are a plus
Flexible, quality-focused, and detail-oriented
Organized and structured work style
Eagerness to explore new ideas and paths
Enthusiasm for working with people and diverse cultures
Strong internal and external communication skills
Excellent organizational talent and a passion for teamwork
Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of u201cWonderful Hospitality. Always.u201d by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name thatu2019s synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, 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.
JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if youu2019re happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brandu2019s namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where youu2019ll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. Thatu2019s The JW Treatmentu2122. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International.
**Be**
where you can do your best work,u200b
**begin**
your purpose,
**belong**
to an amazing globalu200b team, and
**become**
the best version of you.