The Sales Manager is responsible for promoting Courtyard by Marriott Kobe, developing business accounts, generating room and event revenue, managing client relationships, preparing proposals, and achieving sales targets. Candidates are generally expected to have hotel sales, corporate sales, or hospitality experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, and confidence working with Japanese and international clients. Business-level Japanese is likely important, while English is advantageous. The role requires a professional appearance, commercial awareness, accurate follow-up, teamwork, and flexibility to attend client meetings, networking events, and occasional evening functions. Marriott experience or knowledge of the local Kobe and Kansai market would be beneficial.
Courtyard by Marriott is Marriott International's globally recognized select-service hotel brand, designed for business and leisure travelers who value comfort, convenience, and modern facilities. Courtyard by Marriott Kobe operates within the Marriott network and benefits from the company's international standards, loyalty program, training resources, and worldwide sales platform. Marriott International is one of the world's largest hospitality companies, with thousands of properties across numerous countries and territories. Its hotels typically emphasize professional guest service, responsible business practices, career development, and inclusive workplaces. At the Kobe property, the sales team supports the hotel's accommodation, meetings, food and beverage, and local partnership business. Employees may gain access to international hospitality experience and potential career opportunities across Marriott's extensive portfolio.
Japan offers varied hospitality opportunities in major cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, and Fukuoka, as well as resort areas in Okinawa and Hokkaido. Hotels, restaurants, tourism companies, and international brands regularly seek sales, front-office, culinary, and management staff. Japanese workplace culture values punctuality, respect, teamwork, attention to detail, and careful communication. Kobe provides a relaxed coastal lifestyle, excellent food, convenient transport, and access to mountains, beaches, Osaka, and Kyoto. Living costs are generally lower than Tokyo, though housing near central areas can still be expensive. Foreign nationals normally need an appropriate work visa, commonly an Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa for hotel sales roles. The employer usually supports sponsorship when the position qualifies. Applicants should prepare translated documents, confirm salary and benefits, arrange housing, and understand taxes, health insurance, and residence registration requirements before relocating.
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