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Avani Pattaya Resort

At Avani, we're all about finding that perfect balance — between cool and kind, design and function, service and privacy. We've built our hotels and resorts around this philosophy: vibrant social spaces that vibe with the day, stylish rooms that simply work, and honest, locally inspired food. We embrace an upbeat service culture that genuinely respects the art of hospitality.

With a growing portfolio across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Australia, Avani is a brand on the move. If you take real pride in the little things — and believe that a warm welcome and a genuine smile make all the difference — you'll fit right in here.

The Sales Executive Has Overall Responsibility For Transacting Group Customer Inquiries And Lead Requests And Achieving Revenue And Booking Goals For Their Team. Overall, The Position Is Accountable For The Following

Sales and Marketing

Respond in a timely manner to incoming group/catering opportunities that are within pre-defined parameters. Refer opportunities to appropriate sales associate if business is outside these parameters.
Work collaboratively with other sales channels (e.g. on-property resources) to ensure sales efforts are coordinated, complementary and not duplicative.
Understand the overall market - competitors strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc. and how to sell against them.
Ensure business booked is within hotel parameters. Close the best opportunities for the property based on market conditions and the property's needs.
Execute and support the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence). Transfer accurate, complete, and timely information to the Events department in accordance with hotel and brand standards.
Actively up-sell each business opportunity to maximize revenue.
Drive customer loyalty through excellent customer service throughout the sales process. Serve the customer by understanding their needs and recommending appropriate features and services that best meet their needs. Build and strengthen relationships with existing and new customers to enable future bookings.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
Understand and actively utilize company marketing initiative/incentives to close business.
Follow up on opportunities uncovered by the proactive sales team.
Implement process improvements and best practices.
Establish clear expectations for customers and properties throughout the sales process.
Effectively resolve guest issues that arise as a result of the sales process. Bring issues to the attention of property and sales leadership team as appropriate.
Execute and support Avani's Customer Service Standards and hotel's Brand Standards.
Execute exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer and ensuring their satisfaction before and during their program/event.
Serve the customer by understanding their needs and recommending the appropriate features and services that best meet their needs and exceed their expectations, while building a relationship and loyalty to Avani.
Perform other duties, as assigned, to meet business needs.

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