Groups & Events Manager

ABOUT THE PROPERTY W Ibiza luxury beach hotel strikes a pose on the palm-fringed, sand-drenched beachfront of Santa Eulalia. Located on the east coast, only a 20 minutes' drive to Ibiza Town, it's Ibiza’s third largest town offering a unique blend of relaxed island living and cosmopolitan energy. As one of the most luxurious hotels in Ibiza, this is an exclusive boho-chic hotel by the sea with a distinctive design inspired by the essence and hippy heritage of the island. Crafted to channel energy toward the horizon, the Mediterranean spirit is infused into each of the 162 rooms and suites. Culinary excellence takes center stage with Yellow Fish Beach Club showcasing the finest local flavors and SEU Pizza @STEPS serving award-winning gourmet pizza. Signature dining venues, including W Lounge and Wet Deck, further elevate the gastronomic experience with a selection of international cuisine. Two spacious and light-filled meeting rooms are available, in addition to wellness facilities such as Away Spa, the FIT fitness center, and GLOW, an exclusive adults-only pool with 360º rooftop views. Enhancing the guest experience, Whatever/Whenever service ensures that every request is met with seamless efficiency. ABOUT THE BRAND W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W 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. JOB SUMMARY The position is accountable for proactively soliciting and handling sales opportunities. Ensures business is turned over properly and in a timely fashion for proper service delivery. Assists in leading all day-to-day activities related to sales with a focus on building long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of sales objectives. Achieves personal sales goals. CANDIDATE PROFILE  Education and Experience • 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 3 years experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area. OR • 4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 1 year experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area. CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Building Successful Relationships that Generate Sales Opportunities • Works collaboratively with off-property sales channels to ensure sales efforts are coordinated, complementary and not duplicative. • Builds and strengthens relationships with existing and new customers to enable future bookings. Activities include sales calls, entertainment, FAM trips, trade shows, etc. • Develops relationships within community to strengthen and expand customer base for sales opportunities. • Manages and develops relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. • Provides accurate, complete and effective turnover to Event Management. Managing Sales Activities • Participates in sales calls with members of sales team to acquire new business and/or close on business. • Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence). Using Knowledge of Market Trends and Target Customer Information to Maximize Revenue • Identifies new business to achieve personal and location revenue goals. • Understands the overall market - competitors’ strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc. and knows how to sell against them. • Closes the best opportunities for the location based on market conditions and location needs. • Gains understanding of the location’s primary target customer and service expectations; serves the customer by understanding their business, business issues and concerns, to offer better business solution. Providing Exceptional Customer Service  • Supports the company’s service and relationship strategy, driving customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience. • Services our customers in order to grow share of the