Sales & Marketing Executive

Job Description

The Sales & Marketing Executive supports Courtyard by Marriott Perth Murdoch’s commercial strategy by generating business, managing client relationships, coordinating sales activities and promoting the hotel across relevant market segments. Applicants are generally expected to have experience in hotel sales, marketing, business development or a related customer-focused field. Strong communication, negotiation, organisation and presentation skills are important, together with confidence using Microsoft Office and sales or hotel systems. The successful candidate should be proactive, commercially aware, target-driven and comfortable networking with corporate, group and leisure clients. A professional approach, attention to detail, teamwork and flexibility to attend meetings, events or occasional out-of-hours activities are also expected.

Company Info

Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hotel companies, operating a broad portfolio of well-known brands across luxury, premium and select-service accommodation. Its brands include Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, W Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, Aloft and Courtyard by Marriott. Courtyard hotels focus on practical, contemporary stays for business and leisure travellers, supported by technology, flexible meeting spaces and food-and-beverage services. Courtyard by Marriott Perth Murdoch is located in Perth’s southern suburbs near Murdoch University, Fiona Stanley Hospital and key transport links. The property serves corporate travellers, medical and university visitors, groups and local events. Marriott promotes service excellence, professional development, inclusion and internal career mobility. Employees typically work within structured brand standards while contributing to the hotel’s local sales, guest experience and community relationships.

Destination Guide

Australia offers strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, hotel sales, events, marketing and management, particularly in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, the Gold Coast and regional tourism areas. Workplace culture is generally direct, professional and team-oriented, with emphasis on reliability, customer service, safety and work-life balance. Perth provides a relaxed coastal lifestyle, warm summers, outdoor activities and a comparatively spacious environment, although housing and transport costs should be researched carefully. Most overseas workers need an appropriate visa, such as an employer-sponsored visa, skilled visa or eligible working-holiday visa; requirements depend on nationality, age, occupation and sponsorship. Applicants should check current rules through the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Relocating usually involves arranging accommodation, tax and banking registration, health insurance where required, and proof of work rights. Australia is geographically large, so travel between cities can be expensive and time-consuming.