Vacation Planner/ Inbound Sales

Train in office with future work from home opportunities possiblePromote awareness of brand image internally and externally.Use sales techniques that maximize revenue while maintaining existing guest loyalty to Marriott, including up-selling.Communicate with potential owners via telephone to set up preview package sales/tours.Explain details and requirements related to attending a sales presentation to potential owners and verify that individuals meet eligibility requirements.Overcome potential owner objections while maintaining a polite and enthusiastic demeanor.Encourage guests or callers to purchase or schedule preview package sales/tours.Check availability of accommodations and dates, including finding alternative dates or options if first choice is not available.Answer guest questions about property facilities/services.Contact appropriate individual or department (e.g., Sales, Data Administration, Accounting) as necessary to resolve guest calls, requests, or problems.Follow all company policies and procedures; 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; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.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.CRITICAL TASKSSafety and Securityƒ Follow company and department safety and security policies and procedures to ensure a clean, safe, and secure environment.Policies and Proceduresƒ Protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.ƒ Maintain confidentiality of proprietary materials and information.ƒ Follow company and department policies and procedures.ƒ Protect company tools, equipment, machines, or other assets in accordance with company policies and procedures.ƒ Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.Guest Relations ƒ Actively listen and respond positively to guest questions, concerns, and requests using brand or property specific process (e.g., LEARN, PLEASED, Guest Response, LEAP) to resolve issues, delight, and build trust.ƒ 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.ƒ Address guests' service needs in a professional, positive, and timely manner.ƒ Engage guests in conversation regarding their stay, property services, and area attractions/offerings.ƒ Thank guests with genuine appreciation and provide a fond farewell.ƒ Welcome and acknowledge each and every guest with a smile, eye contact, and a friendly verbal greeting, using the guest's name when possible.Communicationƒ 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.ƒ Speak to guests and co-workers using clear, appropriate and professional language.ƒ Talk with and listen to other employees to effectively exchange information.ƒ Provide assistance to coworkers, ensuring they understand their tasks.Working with Othersƒ Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect.ƒ Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments.ƒ Handle sensitive issues with employees and/or guests with tact, respect, diplomacy, and confidentiality.Job Description 2/8/2008 Page 1 of 2**Telemarketing Representative Job Family**: Sales and Marketingƒ Partner with and assist others to promote an environment of teamwork and achieve common goals.Quality Assurance/Quality Improvementƒ Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.Physical Tasksƒ Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance.Salesƒ Promote awareness of brand image internally and externally.ƒ Recognize opportunities to up-sell the customer and sell enhancements to create a better Marriott experience or event.ƒ Use sales techniques that maximize revenue while maintaining existing guest loyalty to Marriott.Preview Package Sales/Toursƒ Explain details and requirements related to attending a sales presentation to potential owners.ƒ Verify that individuals meet eligibility requirements for preview package sales/tours p