Sales Specialist (Leisure Sales)

Job Description

The Sales Specialist (Leisure Sales) is responsible for developing leisure business, maintaining relationships with travel agencies and tour operators, responding to inquiries, preparing proposals, and achieving revenue targets for Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel. The role typically requires sales or hospitality experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, customer-service awareness, and confidence using English and Japanese in a professional setting. Knowledge of Japan’s leisure, tourism, and group-travel markets is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to be proactive, commercially focused, organized, target-driven, and able to collaborate effectively with hotel departments. Familiarity with Marriott systems and experience handling international clients may also be valued.

Company Info

Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating and franchising thousands of hotels and resorts across numerous brands and destinations. Its portfolio includes Sheraton, Marriott Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, Westin, W Hotels, and many other properties serving business and leisure travelers. Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel is a large resort hotel in Urayasu, Chiba, located near Tokyo Disney Resort and within convenient reach of central Tokyo. The property serves international tourists, families, corporate guests, groups, and leisure travelers, offering accommodation, restaurants, meeting facilities, and resort amenities. As part of Marriott, the hotel provides access to global hospitality standards, structured training, employee benefits, and potential career mobility across the company’s international network.

Destination Guide

Japan offers strong opportunities in hotels, tourism, restaurants, retail, technology, education, and international business, particularly around Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya, and resort areas. Hospitality roles often value Japanese ability, while English is important for international sales and guest-service positions. Japanese culture emphasizes punctuality, respect, teamwork, attention to detail, and thoughtful customer service. Life in Japan is generally safe and convenient, with excellent public transportation, though housing and living costs around Tokyo can be high. Japan has four distinct seasons, extensive rail connections, and diverse food, history, and outdoor experiences. Foreign employees normally need an appropriate work visa, commonly sponsored by the employer; eligibility depends on education, experience, and job duties. Before relocating, candidates should confirm sponsorship, salary, housing assistance, health insurance, taxes, and Japanese-language expectations. A residence card, registered address, bank account, and national health insurance enrollment are typically required after arrival.