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  • Posted: Oct 28, 2024
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  • Marriott International, Inc. is a leading global lodging company with more than 6,000 properties in 122 countries and territories, reporting revenues of more than $17 billion in fiscal year 2016. Founded by J. Willard and Alice Marriott and guided by family leadership for nearly 90 years, the company is headquartered outside of Washington, D.C. in Bethesda, ...
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    Guest Experience Expert(At Your Service) - Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch

    Guest Relations

    • Actively listen and respond positively to guest questions, concerns, and requests using brand or property specific process to resolve issues, delight, and build trust.
    • Address guests' service needs in a professional, positive, and timely manner.
    • Anticipate guests' service needs, including asking questions of guests to better understand their needs and watching/listening to guest preferences and acting on them whenever possible.
    • Assist other employees to ensure proper coverage and prompt guest service.
    • Engage guests in conversation regarding their stay, property services, and area attractions/offerings, including social media where appropriate.
    • Thank guests with genuine appreciation and provide a fond farewell.
    • Welcome and acknowledge each and every guest with a smile, eye contact, and a friendly verbal greeting, using the guest's name when possible.
    • Stay up-to-date on the local area so that you are prepared to provide specific recommendations for guests.
    • Communicate recommendations in a way that builds excitement and interest among guests and associates.
    • Perform other reasonable duties as requested.

    Guest Services

    • Arrange transportation (e.g., taxi cab, shuttle bus) for guests/residents/visitors, and record advance transportation request as needed.
    • Contact appropriate individual or department (e.g., Guest Arrival, Front Desk, Housekeeping, Engineering, Security/Loss Prevention) as necessary to resolve guest call, request, or problem.
    • Follow up with guests to ensure their requests or problems have been met to their satisfaction.
    • Manage access to technological devices within public spaces (e.g., television, remote control, computer, Internet, games, etc.) and provide basic troubleshooting assistance or refer to appropriate individual or department (e.g., Engineering, Security/Loss Prevention) as necessary.

    VIP/Concierge Services

    • Gather, summarize, and utilize information about the property and the surrounding area amenities, including special events and activities.
    • Respond to guest requests for special arrangements or services (e.g., transportation, religious services, babysitting, dry cleaning, entertainment/sporting events, shopping) by making arrangements or identifying appropriate providers.

    Check-in/Check-out

    • Keep track of changes in room status (e.g., early check-out, late check-out, room transfer, unexpected stay over) for Housekeeping.
    • Organize and coordinate check-in/pre-registration procedures for arriving groups.
    • Process all check-outs including express check-outs, resolving any late and disputed charges, settling account, retrieving room key, and requesting comments on guest's stay.
    • Process all guest check-ins by confirming reservations in computer system (e.g., Fidelio, PMS, FOSSE, OPERA), verifying guest identity, requesting form of payment, assigning room, and issuing room key in accordance with property policies and procedures.
    • Secure valid form of payment (e.g., credit card, cash) prior to issuing room key.
    • Sell a room/accommodation to guests without reservations based on availability.
    • Verify and adjust billing for guests.

    Cash Handling

    • Process all payment types such as room charges, cash, checks, debit, or credit.
    • Process adjustment vouchers, paid-outs, correction vouchers, and miscellaneous charges.
    • Count bank at end of shift and secure bank.
    • Balance and drop receipts according to Accounting specifications.
    • Obtain manual authorizations and follow all Accounting procedures when computer system is down.
    • Count bank at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.
    • Follow the requirements and tasks as defined in EMEA Front Desk Cashiering SOP.
    • Comply with the requirements of the Marriott Cashiering Responsibilities/Petty Cash Fund and Cashier Overage/Shortage SOPs.

    Reports/Recordkeeping

    • Run daily reports (number of arrivals, departures), identify any special requests, and check reports for accuracy.
    • Run credit card authorization report and check for discrepancies.
    • Review shift logs/daily memo books and document pertinent information in logbooks in the absence of a departmental Supervisor.
    • Print contingency lists to have a record of all guests in case of emergency.

    Communications

    • Provides assistance to coworkers, ensuring they understand their tasks.
    • Speak to guests and co-workers using clear, appropriate and professional language.
    • Instruct guests on how to access the internet (e.g., dial-up, broadband, wireless).
    • Answer telephones using appropriate etiquette including answering the phone within 3 rings, answering with a smile in one's voice, using the callers' name, transferring calls to appropriate person/department, requesting permission before placing the caller on hold, taking and relaying messages, and allowing the caller to end the call.

    Working with Others 

    • Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect.
    • Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments.
    • Handle sensitive issues with guests with tact, respect, diplomacy, and confidentiality.

    Policies and Procedures

    • Ensure uniform, nametags, and personal appearance are clean, hygienic and professional.
    • Follow company and department policies and procedures.
    • Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
    • Protect company tools, equipment, machines, or other assets in accordance with company policies and procedures.
    • Protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.

    Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement

    • Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.

    Safety and Security

    • Follow property specific procedures for handling emergency situations (e.g., evacuations, medical emergencies, natural disasters).
    • Maintain awareness of undesirable persons on property premises.
    • Report work related accidents, or other injuries immediately upon occurrence to manager/supervisor.
    • Identify and correct unsafe work procedures or conditions and/or report them to management and security/safety personnel.

    Education

    • Higher Education, Diploma or equivalent

    Related Work Experience

    • 1 year experience

    Supervisory Experience

    • No supervisory experience is required

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    Guest Experience Expert (Guest Relations Officer) - African Pride by Marriott Melrose Arch Autograph Collection

    POSITION SUMMARY

    • Supply guests with directions and information regarding property amenities, services, and hours of operation, and local areas of interest and activities. Contact appropriate individual or department (e.g., Bellperson, Front Desk, Housekeeping, Engineering, Security/Loss Prevention) as necessary to resolve guest call, request, or problem. Follow up with guests to ensure their requests or problems have been met to their satisfaction. Receive, record, and relay messages accurately, completely, and legibly.
    • Respond to special requests from guests with unique needs.
    • Communicate VIP arrivals to designated personnel for escort and delivery of amenities.
    • Follow all company policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
    • Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests’ service needs; thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language; answer telephones using appropriate etiquette.
    • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals.
    • Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards. Identify and recommend new ideas, technologies, or processes to increase organizational efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and/or cost-savings. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

    Safety and Security

    • Report work related accidents, or other injuries immediately upon occurrence to manager/supervisor.

    Policies and Procedures

    • Protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.
    • Follow company and department policies and procedures.
    • Maintain confidentiality of proprietary materials and information.
    • Ensure uniform, nametags, and personal appearance are clean, hygienic, professional and in compliance with company policies and procedures.
    • Protect company tools, equipment, machines, or other assets in accordance with company policies and procedures.
    • Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

    Guest Relations

    • Actively listen and respond positively to guest questions, concerns, and requests using brand or property specific process (e.g., LEARN, PLEASED, Guest Response, LEAP, MYSTIQUE) to resolve issues, delight, and build trust.
    • Anticipate guests' service needs, including asking questions of guests to better understand their needs and watching/listening to guest preferences and acting on them whenever possible.
    • Address guests' service needs in a professional, positive, and timely manner.
    • Engage guests in conversation regarding their stay, property services, and area attractions/offerings.
    • Thank guests with genuine appreciation and provide a fond farewell.
    • Welcome and acknowledge each and every guest with a smile, eye contact, and a friendly verbal greeting, using the guest's name when possible.
    • Assist other employees to ensure proper coverage and prompt guest service.

    Communication

    • Speak to guests and co-workers using clear, appropriate and professional language.
    • Answer telephones using appropriate etiquette including answering the phone within 3 rings, answering with a smile in one's voice, using the callers' name, transferring calls to appropriate person/department, requesting permission before placing the caller on hold, taking and relaying messages, and allowing the caller to end the call.
    • Talk with and listen to other employees to effectively exchange information.
    • Discuss work topics, activities, or problems with coworkers, supervisors, or managers discreetly and quietly, avoiding public areas of the property.
    • Exchange information with other employees using electronic devices (e.g., pagers and two-way radios, email).
    • Provide assistance to coworkers, ensuring they understand their tasks.

    Working with Others

    • Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect.
    • Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments.
    • Partner with and assist others to promote an environment of teamwork and achieve common goals.
    • Handle sensitive issues with employees and/or guests with tact, respect, diplomacy, and confidentiality.

    Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement

    • Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.

    Physical Tasks

    • Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. 
    • Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance.

    Greet/Escort Guests

    • Supply guests/residents with directions and information regarding property amenities, services, and hours of operation, and local areas of interest and activities.

    Education

    • High school diploma/G.E.D. equivalent

    Related Work Experience

    • Minimum of 1-year work related experience.

    Supervisory Experience

    • No supervisory experience is required

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    Guest Experience Expert (Receptionist) - Protea Hotel by Marriott Mowbray

    POSITION SUMMARY

    • Our jobs aren’t just about giving guests a smooth check-in and check-out. Instead, we want to build an experience that is memorable and unique. Our Guest Experience Experts take the initiative to deliver a wide range of services that guide guests through their entire stay.
    • They are empowered to move about their space and do what needs to be done. Whether processing operational needs, addressing guest requests, completing reports, or sharing the highlights of the local area, the Guest Experience Expert makes transactions feel like part of the experience.
    • No matter what position you are in, there are a few things that are critical to success – creating a safe workplace, following company policies and procedures, maintaining confidentiality, protecting company assets, upholding quality standards, and ensuring your uniform, personal appearance, and communications are professional. Doing all these things well (and other reasonable job duties as requested) is critical for Guest Experience Experts – to get it right for our guests and our business each and every time.                        

    Guest Relations

    • Actively listen and respond positively to guest questions, concerns, and requests using brand or property specific process to resolve issues, delight, and build trust.
    • Address guests' service needs in a professional, positive, and timely manner.
    • Anticipate guests' service needs, including asking questions of guests to better understand their needs and watching/listening to guest preferences and acting on them whenever possible.
    • Assist other employees to ensure proper coverage and prompt guest service.
    • Engage guests in conversation regarding their stay, property services, and area attractions/offerings, including social media where appropriate.
    • Thank guests with genuine appreciation and provide a fond farewell.
    • Welcome and acknowledge each and every guest with a smile, eye contact, and a friendly verbal greeting, using the guest's name when possible.
    • Stay up-to-date on the local area so that you are prepared to provide specific recommendations for guests.
    • Communicate recommendations in a way that builds excitement and interest among guests and associates.
    • Perform other reasonable duties as requested.

    Guest Services

    • Arrange transportation (e.g., taxi cab, shuttle bus) for guests/residents/visitors, and record advance transportation request as needed.
    • Contact appropriate individual or department (e.g., Guest Arrival, Front Desk, Housekeeping, Engineering, Security/Loss Prevention) as necessary to resolve guest call, request, or problem.
    • Follow up with guests to ensure their requests or problems have been met to their satisfaction.
    • Manage access to technological devices within public spaces (e.g., television, remote control, computer, Internet, games, etc.) and provide basic troubleshooting assistance or refer to appropriate individual or department (e.g., Engineering, Security/Loss Prevention) as necessary.

    VIP/Concierge Services

    • Gather, summarize, and utilize information about the property and the surrounding area amenities, including special events and activities.
    • Respond to guest requests for special arrangements or services (e.g., transportation, religious services, babysitting, dry cleaning, entertainment/sporting events, shopping) by making arrangements or identifying appropriate providers.

    Check-in/Check-out

    • Keep track of changes in room status (e.g., early check-out, late check-out, room transfer, unexpected stay over) for Housekeeping.
    • Organize and coordinate check-in/pre-registration procedures for arriving groups.
    • Process all check-outs including express check-outs, resolving any late and disputed charges, settling account, retrieving room key, and requesting comments on guest's stay.
    • Process all guest check-ins by confirming reservations in computer system (e.g., Fidelio, PMS, FOSSE, OPERA), verifying guest identity, requesting form of payment, assigning room, and issuing room key in accordance with property policies and procedures.
    • Secure valid form of payment (e.g., credit card, cash) prior to issuing room key.
    • Sell a room/accommodation to guests without reservations based on availability.
    • Verify and adjust billing for guests.

    Cash Handling

    • Process all payment types such as room charges, cash, checks, debit, or credit.
    • Process adjustment vouchers, paid-outs, correction vouchers, and miscellaneous charges.
    • Count bank at end of shift and secure bank.
    • Balance and drop receipts according to Accounting specifications.
    • Obtain manual authorizations and follow all Accounting procedures when computer system is down.
    • Count bank at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.
    • Follow the requirements and tasks as defined in EMEA Front Desk Cashiering SOP.
    • Comply with the requirements of the Marriott Cashiering Responsibilities/Petty Cash Fund and Cashier Overage/Shortage SOPs.

    Reports/Recordkeeping

    • Run daily reports (number of arrivals, departures), identify any special requests, and check reports for accuracy.
    • Run credit card authorization report and check for discrepancies.
    • Review shift logs/daily memo books and document pertinent information in logbooks in the absence of a departmental Supervisor.
    • Print contingency lists to have a record of all guests in case of emergency.

    Communications

    • Provides assistance to coworkers, ensuring they understand their tasks.
    • Speak to guests and co-workers using clear, appropriate and professional language.
    • Instruct guests on how to access the internet (e.g., dial-up, broadband, wireless).
    • Answer telephones using appropriate etiquette including answering the phone within 3 rings, answering with a smile in one's voice, using the callers' name, transferring calls to appropriate person/department, requesting permission before placing the caller on hold, taking and relaying messages, and allowing the caller to end the call.

    Working with Others 

    • Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect.
    • Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments.
    • Handle sensitive issues with guests with tact, respect, diplomacy, and confidentiality.

    Policies and Procedures

    • Ensure uniform, nametags, and personal appearance are clean, hygienic and professional.
    • Follow company and department policies and procedures.
    • Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
    • Protect company tools, equipment, machines, or other assets in accordance with company policies and procedures.
    • Protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.

    Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement

    • Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.

    Safety and Security

    • Follow property specific procedures for handling emergency situations (e.g., evacuations, medical emergencies, natural disasters).
    • Maintain awareness of undesirable persons on property premises.
    • Report work related accidents, or other injuries immediately upon occurrence to manager/supervisor.
    • Identify and correct unsafe work procedures or conditions and/or report them to management and security/safety personnel.

    Education

    • Higher Education, Diploma or equivalent

    Related Work Experience

    • 1 year experience

    Supervisory Experience

    • No supervisory experience is required

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    Sales, Marketing & Revenue Manager

    JOB SUMMARY

    • We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Sales and Marketing Manager who will be responsible for identifying and securing sales opportunities while ensuring exceptional service delivery. The successful candidate will develop and execute comprehensive marketing plans for our property, manage e-commerce activities, and lead day-to-day sales operations. This role focuses on building long-term, value-based customer relationships to achieve sales objectives and personal sales goals. 

    Education and Experience

    • A 2-year degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or a related field from an accredited university; plus 3 years of experience in sales and marketing or a related professional area.

    OR

    • A 4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or a related field; plus 5 years of experience in sales and marketing or a related professional area.

     Core Responsibilities:

    Building Successful Relationships to Generate Sales Opportunities:

    • Collaborate with off-property sales channels to ensure coordinated and complementary sales efforts.
    • Develop and strengthen relationships with new and existing customers through sales calls, entertainment, familiarization (FAM) trips, and trade shows.
    • Foster relationships within the community to expand the customer base and increase sales opportunities.
    • Manage and nurture relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
    • Ensure seamless turnover to Event Management with accurate and comprehensive details.

    Managing Sales Activities:

    • Participate in sales calls with team members to secure new business or close deals.
    • Handle the operational aspects of business bookings, including proposal generation, contract writing, and customer correspondence.
    • Develop a leisure marketing plan focused on distributing rate offers, packages, and programs to increase occupancy.
    • Track the return on investment (ROI) for all marketing initiatives, including online, direct mail, and print advertising.
    • Monitor marketing budgets, providing recommendations for reallocation of funds as needed.
    • Ensure consistent branding and voice for the property across all guest touchpoints and marketing communications, aligning with corporate standards.

    Leveraging Market Trends and Customer Insights to Maximize Revenue:

    • Identify new business opportunities to meet personal and property revenue goals.
    • Analyze the market to understand competitors, economic trends, and supply and demand, using this knowledge to craft effective sales strategies.
    • Close the best opportunities for the property based on market conditions and needs.
    • Understand the primary target customer’s needs and expectations, providing tailored business solutions.
    • Develop strategic marketing plans for group, leisure, and local efforts.
    • Review and analyze website and email campaign performance for individual property sites and corporate campaigns.
    • Evaluate new marketing opportunities to enhance property visibility and appeal.

    Providing Exceptional Customer Service:

    • Uphold the company’s service and relationship strategy to drive customer loyalty through outstanding service at every customer touchpoint.
    • Deliver exceptional customer service to grow the share of customer accounts.
    • Execute the company’s customer service standards and provide consistent service excellence.
    • Set a positive example for guest relations, actively engaging with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.

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