The Assistant Director of Sales supports the hotel’s commercial strategy, sales planning, account management, and revenue growth. Responsibilities typically include developing corporate, group, leisure, and MICE business; maintaining relationships with key clients and agencies; preparing proposals and sales reports; conducting client visits and presentations; coordinating with revenue management, marketing, events, and operations; and supporting the Director of Sales in achieving budgets and targets. Candidates are generally expected to have several years of hotel sales experience, strong knowledge of the Japanese and international hospitality markets, excellent communication and negotiation skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to lead and motivate a team. Japanese and English proficiency, familiarity with Marriott systems, and experience in Yokohama or Tokyo markets would be advantageous.
The Westin Yokohama is a luxury hotel in Minato Mirai, Yokohama, operated under Marriott International’s Westin brand. Westin is positioned around wellbeing, offering guests sleep-focused amenities, healthy dining, fitness facilities, and restorative experiences alongside upscale accommodation and meeting services. The hotel serves business travelers, leisure guests, groups, conferences, weddings, and international visitors exploring the Tokyo-Yokohama region. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, with a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across numerous brands and countries. Employees generally benefit from structured career development, international mobility opportunities, hotel discounts, and exposure to global hospitality standards. The Yokohama property works closely with local businesses, tourism partners, event organizers, and corporate accounts, making its sales team important to the hotel’s occupancy, meetings, events, and overall commercial performance.
Japan offers strong opportunities in hotels, tourism, restaurants, technology, manufacturing, education, and international business, especially in Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Kyoto, and resort areas. The culture values punctuality, courtesy, teamwork, cleanliness, and attention to detail. Daily life is generally safe and convenient, with excellent public transport, reliable services, varied food, and both modern cities and traditional communities. Housing and commuting costs can be high in major metropolitan areas, while regional locations may offer a quieter and less expensive lifestyle. Foreign employees usually need an appropriate work visa sponsored by an employer; hospitality professionals commonly use an Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services status, subject to role and qualifications. Applicants should prepare certified documents, confirm whether Japanese ability is required, and arrange health insurance, residence registration, banking, and accommodation after arrival. Japan has four distinct seasons and a rich mix of urban, coastal, mountain, and cultural attractions.
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