Sales Executive - Proactive

Role summary

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The Sales Executive – Proactive supports Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo’s sales strategy by identifying new business, developing corporate and group accounts, arranging client visits, preparing proposals, conducting presentations, and maintaining strong customer relationships. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in hospitality, business, marketing, or a related field, plus hotel sales or customer-service experience. Candidates should have strong communication, negotiation, presentation, organization, and networking skills. The role expects a proactive, target-driven professional who understands local markets, works well with hotel departments, represents Marriott professionally, and can travel locally for sales calls and events.

About the employer

Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across numerous brands, including Courtyard by Marriott. Courtyard hotels are designed for business and leisure travelers, combining practical accommodation, food and beverage services, meeting facilities, and dependable guest support. Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo forms part of Marriott’s expanding presence in the Philippines and serves guests visiting Iloilo City for business, government, events, and tourism. Marriott emphasizes professional service, commercial performance, ethical conduct, inclusion, and employee development. Team members generally work within international brand standards while adapting service and sales activities to local customer needs. Employment may provide access to structured training, internal mobility, and hospitality career opportunities, subject to the property’s policies and employment terms.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers hotel, resort, restaurant, tourism, sales, and customer-service opportunities, especially in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao, and Iloilo. Iloilo is known for its heritage architecture, relaxed lifestyle, strong food culture, and access to nearby destinations such as Guimaras and Gigantes Islands. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, community-minded, and strongly influenced by English-language education and diverse regional traditions. Living costs are generally lower than in Manila, although rent and imported goods vary by location. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work visa or permit before taking employment; requirements may include Department of Labor and Employment authorization, immigration registration, and health documentation. Relocating employees should confirm sponsorship, accommodation, taxes, insurance, transport, and contract terms with the employer. Weather is tropical, with dry and rainy seasons, and travel between islands commonly uses domestic flights, ferries, or buses.