Groups & Events Manager

Sheraton Stockholm Hotel is centrally located by the water and the town hall. The hotel is on of Stockholm’s leading and largest hotels with 465 guest rooms and 15 conference rooms. At Sheraton Stockholm we strive to go above and beyond in everything we do. When guests stay with us it's not just a room with a bed that they are buying. It is an experience. We are looking for someone who is ready to go all in, in everything you do and who finds inspiration and drive to always improve the experience for our guests and who loves to work in a team ! If you feel that this is you we encourage you to explore careers with Sheraton.

We are now looking for a Groups & Events Manager to lead and motivate our dynamic and creative in-house sales team and together with the team drive revenue and sales in the Groups and Events Department.

Main responsibilities in the role

*Develop and manage group and events sales revenue together with the team
*To work together with the management team to create and implement group sales / marketing plan addressing revenue, customers and market
*Assist with selling, implementation and follow-through of group sales promotions
*Gain understanding of the hotel’s primary target customer and service expectations; serves the customer by understanding their business, business issues and concerns to offer better business solution both prior to and during the program/event
*Verifies that the property implements a seamless turnover from sales to operations and back to sales while consistently delivering high level of service
*Create an environment where learning and development of your team and the individual associate becomes an integral part of the daily job
*Partner with Human Resources to attract, develop and retain the right people in order to support the strategic priorities

 
Your profile and background
In order to fit in the role we believe that you have the following skills and knowledge:
*Relevant education for Hospitality and/ or Sales & Marketing
*Minimum of 2 years of leading team of minimum 4 people
*Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience of sales
*Fluent in English both written and spoken English
*Excellent communication skills with a wide range of people
*International experience is an advantage but not a must. 

We offer
*An exciting role in a dynamic environment
*A role to grow and develop in
* A role in one of the largest hospitalty company

If you believe that this role sounds exciting please submit your application and CV at the latest by the 11th of September 2018. Please note that the recruitment process will start immediately.

If you have questions about the role please contact Anna Karin Werner Director of Sales at 08-412 34 00 or annakarin.werner@sheraton.com

Sheraton is part of Marriott International which is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaning an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws