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Sheraton Stockholm Hotel is a first-class hotel located in the heart of central Stockholm. We have 460 guest rooms with exceptional comfort, a restaurant, lobby bar, and 14 conference rooms. Sheraton Stockholm is in an exciting phase, and now you have the opportunity to join us on a once-in-a-lifetime journey! Sheraton Stockholm Hotel is part of the global corporation Marriott International, with more than 8500 hotels worldwide.

We are now looking for a Group & Event Sales Executive responsible for supporting our Groups & Events Team with bookings, detailed planning regarding events, administration, being an extended arm for complex bookings, and driving projects within the team.

Working within the commercial team at Sheraton Stockholm as a Group & Event Sales Executive means that you must enjoy working on multiple tasks simultaneously, have a high stress threshold, be detail-oriented, have good knowledge of PMS and Sales & Catering systems (OPERA), and possess a burning interest in selling and delivering exceptional service and customer interaction in a professional manner.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Handling incoming group and meeting requests with short lead times
• Conducting needs analysis and sending quotes based on customer requests
• Maximizing food and beverage revenue from groups through upselling.
• Conducting detailed planning with customers regarding hotel rooms, conferences, food and beverage, technology, etc.
• Informing all relevant hotel departments of what is needed to execute a successful event that meets customer needs and expectations.
• Managing all internal bookings at the hotel such as meetings, courses, sales events from A to Z.
• Supporting the Group & Events team with larger and complex group and conference bookings.
• Being primarily responsible for updating and maintaining all files and documents for the Group & Events Team.
• Driving projects for the Group & Events Team.
• Ensuring that all bookings comply with established financial processes.
• Representing the hotel in show rounds with clients and other events as needed.

You who are applying should meet the following:

We are looking for a team player who has previously worked with booking accommodations and/or conferences. We want you to have:

• Education in hospitality or equivalent.
• Experience working with hotel data systems. OPERA PMS and Sales & Catering are advantageous.
• Very good computer skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Swedish and English in both spoken and written form is required; additional languages are advantageous.

What can we offer you?

Sheraton Stockholm Hotel is an international and exciting workplace with a well-known and beloved brand. As we are part of Marriott, there are also opportunities to continue your career internally and internationally. As an employee, you also have the opportunity to visit some of our more than 8000 hotels worldwide at very favorable prices.

The position is a permanent employment at 100%, and we apply collective agreements.

Do you find the position interesting and suitable for you? We would like you to send your application as soon as possible. We will start the recruitment process immediately, and the position may be filled before the application deadline. If you would like to know more about the position, please contact Jacob Khan, Director of Sales and Marketing Strategy at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

Welcome with your application to us at Sheraton Stockholm Hotel!

With an upcoming renovation of the hotel, Sheraton Stockholm will take the first step to create a new social hub in the vibrant heart of Stockholm, and here we need you who want to be part of our fantastic Group & Events team on this exciting journey.