Job Number 24126731Job Category Property LeadershipLocation W Sardinia, Localitàa Poltu Quatu, Arzachena, Sardinia, Italy VIEW ON MAPSchedule Full-TimeLocated Remotely?
NRelocation?
NPosition Type ManagementABOUT THE BRANDW Hotels' mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds.
We are a place to experience life.
We're here to open doors and open minds.
With us, there's always more.
We dare to deliver a different kind of luxury.
One that revels in bold ideas and indulges in the unexpected.
We believe luxury is the freedom to be yourself and explore desires: whatever, whenever.
Let go, let loose - that's half the fun.ABOUT THE PROPERTYMarriott International and the W Brand is set to make its debut with a new opulent lifestyle complex in Poltu Quatu in Sardinia.
This new W Resort will encompass more than 240 units, including some 150 hotel rooms and areas designated as serviced apartments.
The opening is scheduled for Q2 2025.ABOUT THE POSITIONThe ideal candidate for this position will have previous lifestyle or luxury GM experience, with prior experience of the W brand and resort experience preferred.
Evidence of strong sales leadership, operational execution, high guest and talent engagement, hands-on leadership, and driving performance within a competitive market will be key.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication, networking, and PR skills.
Fluent Italian is a must and eligible to work in the EU.JOB SPECIFIC TASKSBusiness Strategy DevelopmentStays current with industry trends and monitors strengths and weaknesses of competition; explores new business opportunities; develops business plansdesigned to maximize property customer satisfaction, profitability, and market share; ensures property business plans are aligned with the hotel's business strategies; translates Marriott global strategic plan into one that can be executed on property.Business Strategy ExecutionExecutes business plans designed to maximize property customer satisfaction, profitability, and market share; ensures that property business plans and employees are aligned with business strategies; holds property leadership team accountable for successful delivery of business plans; experiments with new ideas and takes calculated risks to improve guest satisfaction and profitability; evaluates the success of property business strategies to inform future business plan enhancements; continually ensures business plans and actions have a positive impact on property performance.Sales and MarketingWorks closely with Sales and Marketing team to develop revenue generating strategies for property; identifies new businessleads, develops tailored sales approach, and actively pursues leads with Sales and Marketing team; validates that sales and marketing strategy is aligned with brand strategy and is effectively executed against established goals; verifies that property leaders understand and leverage Marriott demand engines to full potential; augments guest preference for property through booking ease and quality interactions with sales force.Talent Management and Organizational CapabilityCreates a cohesive and high-performance Executive Committee that continuously strives for positive results and improvement; coaches Executive Committee by providing specific feedback and holds them accountable for performance; creates learning and development opportunities for employees; creates and effectivelyexecutes development plans for both direct reports based on their individual strengths, development needs, and career aspirations; ensures all managers are doing the same for their direct reports; identifies resource needs to strengthen property team; creates succession plans for future job openings; actively supports the staffing process; ensures effective work processes, systems and teamwork are in place to maximize individual and overall property performance.Business Information AnalysisReviews business related data such as market share, financial performance, inventory, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction; analyzes business information to proactively address changing market conditions, ensure property operates within budgetary guidelines, and achieves profit margin goals; uses business information to identify indicators of product and service successes and opportunities for improvement; integrates business information into business plans.Employee and Labor RelationsVerifies that all employees are treated fairly, and with respect; builds rapport with employees by fostering an environment of open communication and spending time with employees on the frontlines; makes self-available toemployees ("open door policy"); verifies that pay and benefits are appropriate for labor market; celebrates the success of employees in a public way; works with Human Resources to maximize employee engagement and monitor local labor environment to address issues as needed.Revenue ManagementWorks with Revenue Management team to develop effective pricing strategies, balancing seasonality, economy, customer segments, property objectives and customer satisfaction; establishes revenue strategy that supports the hotel's positioning in local market; ensures demand forecasting and sound revenue practices are in place to maximize yield; identifies ways to growoccupancy, RevPAR, and market share by researching and staying aware of competitor strategies; controls labor and capital expenses.Owner RelationsBuilds strong rapport with property owners through proactive and on-going communication; keeps owner informed ofbrand initiatives and guest experiences; provides owners with in-depth analysis of property performance, incorporating guest, financial and employee business data; manages an effective balance between owner interests and Marriott brand interests and develops solutions that create value for both; develops and effectively promotes ideas for improving property service and profitability to ownership.Customer and Public Relations ManagementInteracts with guests and other customers on a frequent basis to obtain feedback about their experiences on property; utilizes guest/customerfeedback to recognize outstanding employee service performance and improve service delivery; emphasizes and holds leadership team accountable for addressing service failures or potential service failures, and for developing innovative ways to exceed guest expectations; establishes presence inthe market by actively promoting an exemplary property/brand image, involving oneself in the local community, and by developing strategic alliances with local officials, businesses, and customers; anticipates needs of large groups or high profile guests in order to deliver flawless service; verifies that products,services, and events attain the appropriate publicity ("PR buzz").Company/Brand Policy, Procedures, and Standards ComplianceVerifies property compliance with legal, safety, operations, labor, and Marriott brand product and service standards; conducts both routine and short-notice quality assurance audits with specific departments; holds employees accountable for performing audits on a regular basis; conducts detailed walk-throughs to ensure building, public areas, kitchen, and grounds are well-maintained, safe, and meet or exceed guest expectations; validates that employees are appropriately trained and performing to standard.Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer.
We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture.
We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.#J-18808-Ljbffr