Sales Executive

Courtyard Amsterdam Arena Atlas Sales & Business Development Intern

Join an international, professional environment where business efficiency meets a warm, welcoming atmosphere. We empower our team to innovate, take ownership, and build lasting client relationships.

What You Will Do

• Drive corporate, group, and catering business for Courtyard Amsterdam Arena Atlas through proactive sales and account management.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities from local, national, and international accounts and industries.
• Conduct regular client visits, sales calls, and networking activities to generate and retain business.
• Represent the hotel at trade shows, corporate events, and client functions, showcasing the Courtyard Amsterdam Arena Atlas.
• Work closely with the Regional Director of Sales and wider commercial team to execute the hotel's annual sales plan and deliver measurable results.
• Manage multi-segment accounts, ensuring strong relationships and consistent revenue performance.
• Negotiate and renew corporate rate agreements and RFPs in collaboration with Revenue Management.
• Monitor production, track performance, and identify underperforming accounts to re-engage strategically.
• Maintain complete and accurate client records within SFA Web.
• Support the preparation and implementation of the annual Business and Sales & Marketing Plan, providing market insight and competitive intelligence.
• Collaborate with Group, Commercial & Revenue teams to align on pricing strategies, promotions, and conversion targets.
• Assist in preparing monthly reports and performance reviews for the commercial leadership team.
• Liaise with Operations, Group reservations, and the events teams to ensure smooth coordination of group bookings and business stays.
• Partner with Marketing to strengthen the hotel's presence within Amsterdam.
• Participate in Marriott and Hotel Co 51 sales initiatives, cross-selling sister properties and driving total account value.

What You Bring

• 1–2 years of experience in hotel sales, reservations, or a client-facing commercial role — preferably within the corporate or group segment.
• Strong understanding or interest in the Amsterdam business market and its key demand drivers.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Analytical and structured mindset, able to translate data and insights into opportunities.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office and comfortable working with CRM systems (experience with Marriott systems such as SFA Web, CI/TY, or Opera is a plus).
• Fluent in English; Dutch is preferred.
• Professional, reliable, and goal-oriented, with a proactive attitude and a genuine passion for hospitality.

We Offer

• A dynamic and results-driven work environment, where your ideas and initiative are valued.
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture that encourages growth and success.
• Competitive compensation aligned with your skills and performance.
• Excellent career progression opportunities within Hotel Co 51 and the wider Marriott network.
• Access to world-class international training and development programs designed to accelerate your career.
• Exclusive employee discounts through Marriott Bonvoy and Hotel Co 51 – stay, travel, and experience more for less.
• Travel compensation as of 5 KM distance

This company is an equal opportunity employer.