Assistant Sales Manager (Mandarin Speaker)

Negotiable
Experience
1-3 years
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Japan, Hokkaido
Job Description

Position Summary

As
an Assistant Sales Manager (Mandarin Speaker), you will
be responsible for driving sales activities across Mandarin-speaking markets,
with a primary focus on Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Leveraging your Mandarin
language skills, you will develop and strengthen relationships with travel
agencies, corporate clients, and incentive houses while identifying new business
opportunities to maximize room revenue.

A key responsibility of this role
is to drive the acquisition and growth of Group Business,
including group accommodations, incentive groups, and leisure group business
through travel partners, contributing significantly to the hotel's overall
revenue performance.

Working closely with Revenue Management, Marketing,
and hotel operations, you will develop tailored business solutions that enhance
guest satisfaction while maximizing revenue and market share.

Key
Responsibilities

  • Develop and grow business opportunities
    within Mandarin-speaking markets, with a primary focus on Taiwan and Hong
    Kong.
  • Manage and strengthen relationships with existing accounts while
    actively identifying and acquiring new business.
  • Drive the acquisition
    and growth of Group Business, including group accommodations, incentive groups,
    and leisure group business through travel partners.
  • Conduct sales
    calls, client meetings, and virtual presentations.
  • Prepare proposals,
    quotations, and contracts for transient and group business.
  • Coordinate
    and conduct hotel site inspections for prospective clients.
  • Represent
    the hotel at domestic and international trade shows, sales missions,
    and industry events.
  • Collaborate with Revenue Management and Marketing
    to develop and execute effective sales strategies.
  • Deliver exceptional
    customer service while representing Marriott International's brand
    standards.
  • Support the Sales & Marketing team with additional
    responsibilities as required.

Preferred
Qualifications

Education

  • High school
    diploma or equivalent required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Hospitality,
    Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field
    is preferred.

Experience

  • Minimum of two
    (2) years of sales experience in the hospitality industry or a related
    field.
  • Experience managing international markets or accounts
    is preferred.

Language Requirements


  • Business-level proficiency in Mandarin (spoken and written)
    is required.
  • English communication skills are preferred.

  • Japanese language proficiency is preferred.

Desired
Skills

  • Excellent communication, negotiation,
    and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong ability to develop and maintain
    long-term client relationships.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
    applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience
    with Marriott systems (e.g., CI/TY, MarRFP, and other Marriott platforms) is
    an advantage.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work
    collaboratively in a team environment.

At
Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer,
welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster
an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued
and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent,
and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any
protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected
by applicable law.

At Courtyard, we’re passionate about
better serving the needs of travelers everywhere. It’s what inspired us
to create the first hotel designed specifically for business travelers, and it’s
why the Courtyard experience today empowers our guests, no matter the purpose
of their trip.

We’re looking for achievers who are passionate about providing a guest
experience that goes above and beyond, enjoy being part of a small yet ambitious
team, and love learning how to always improve – all while having fun.


In joining Courtyard, 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.

We have an extraordinary portfolio of brands, with over 9,700 hotels and resorts under more than 30 preferred brands in the industry, covering 143 countries and regions, offering a richer selection for you to feel, experience, and explore the world.