Sales Manager

• Work directly with clients contracting with the JW Marriott requiring various services, including: audiovisual rental, electrical services, internet services, rigging services and technical labor
• Provide creative, as well as technical audiovisual, solutions for events through established consulting/selling techniques
• Evaluate client needs and prepare quotes, labor estimates and diagrams
• Work closely, and positively, with hotel event management, hotel employees associates and departments
• Solicit new business and ensure that customers receive the proper service and equipment needed to accomplish their objectives
• Foster positive working relationships with hotel management and support staff, hotel guests, clients, and event planners
• Fulfill other duties as assigned to ensure success of Markey’s events

• At least one year of experience in event technology sales is required
• experience making verbal presentations to customers a plus
• Must possess a high level of detail in all work including account management, organizing event information, arranging and managing pre and post-production services
• Must have detailed knowledge of event technology across multiple disciplines including audio, projection, stage lighting, rigging, and Internet services
• Must be able to estimate labor requirements for events ranging between 100-1800 attendees
• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills, politely and promptly responding to all internal and external requests
• Computer proficiency and thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office software – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to learn R2 program
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment, as well as independently
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times and be willing to adhere to hotel’s appearance and grooming guidelines
• Must possess excellent time management and multitasking skills by balancing workload between quoting projects, attending meetings, conference calls, face-to-face customer interactions, on-site event support, billing and overall account management
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as dictated by business needs

experience making verbal presentations to customers

• Competitive salary
• Training and career development
• Opportunities for advancement
• Opportunities to problem solve with creative thinking
• Opportunities to work with cutting edge technology in a high profile, fast paced atmosphere
• A wide range of experienced staff to work with and learn from on a daily basis
• Excellent, comprehensive benefit program including group health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k)
• paid time off and paid holidays
• cell phone stipend
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)