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Sherree Washington

Sherree Washington

Summary

I am a dynamic Hotel Sales Executive with 35 years of experience in hotel sales and operations. I have a track record dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service while surpassing sales goals, while leveraging sales strategies. I am a successful communicator who effectively mentors Sales Office managers in achieving and exceeding revenue and room night targets while enhancing hotel success and profitability.


I have cultivated strong relationships internally and externally with various associates, clients, and stakeholders. My experience extends to negotiating contracts, developing and implementing marketing initiatives, and analyzing market trends to drive business growth. I am adept at identifying new business opportunities, fostering client loyalty, and ensuring a seamless experience that enhances ROI.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Destination Sales Executive

Marriott International
10.2022 - Current

*Partners with the Sales Office Managers to help pull through business and achieve revenue goals for my two hotels - Sheraton Inner Harbor and BWI Airport Marriott.


*Partners with, and makes recommendations to, Revenue Management to obtain the very best rate and space options for clients, while still achieving hotel profitability.


*Reviews funnels for each hotel daily to ensure that leads are responded to within the requested response date for each lead as well as within Marriott Guidelines.


*Conducts personalized site visits for the clients of the Sales Office Managers.


*Negotiates contracts and addendums on behalf of the Sales Office Managers to increase loyalty and retention.


*Demonstrate expert product knowledge during client interactions, addressing questions/concerns confidently and offering solutions tailored specifically for them.


*Builds strong relationships with existing and new customers to enable future bookings.


*Analyze sales data regularly to monitor progress towards goals and make necessary adjustments to strategy as needed.


INSURANCE AGENT FIELD

LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE
09.2021 - Current
  • Licensed in MD, DC, VA, PA and DE to bind multiple lines of Insurance, including Life, Auto and Homeowners, to name a few
  • Reactively quoting for in-bound calls for all lines of Insurance
  • Prospecting of new clients and businesses for referrals opportunities and partnership agreements
  • Account/Household maintenance, retention, and cross selling for additional lines of Insurance for existing clients
  • Attending networking events and trade shows on behalf of Liberty Mutual Insurance promoting our lines of products.

SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE

RENAISSANCE BALTIMORE HARBORPLACE HOTEL
09.2018 - 02.2021
  • Responsible for highest tier of sales parameters through proactive and reactive efforts, including site visits, customer events, trade shows, and partnership with external Marriott sales team and convention bureau
  • Achieved 114% of room night goal and 123% of room revenue goal.

SALES MANAGER

MARRIOTT MID-ATLANTIC GROUP SALES OFFICE
08.2009 - 09.2018
  • Tour and Travel, Amateur Sports and International Meeting sales for over 115 full service and select service hotels throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region
  • Achieved 139% of room night goal and 134% of room revenue goal.

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

RENAISSANCE BALTIMORE HARBORPLACE HOTEL
04.2007 - 08.2009
  • Government and Affinity market sales and liaison to Regional Sales Team
  • Conducted business evaluation for team of 7 Regional Sales Team managers
  • Achieved 135% of room revenue goal.

SENIOR SALES MANAGER

BALTIMORE MARRIOTT WATERFRONT / BALTIMORE MARRIOTT INNER HARBOR HOTELS
04.2005 - 04.2009
  • Dual sales for Baltimore Marriott Waterfront / Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor Hotels
  • Government and Affinity market sales and liaison to Regional Sales Team
  • Conducted business evaluation for team of 7 Regional Sales Team managers.




I can provide information regarding previous roles, including Room Service Director, that I have held during my 34 year tenure with Marriott International

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

Towson University
Towson, MD

Skills

  • Persuasive Communications
  • Strong Internal and External Relationship Building
  • Works well Independently
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Driven Collaborator
  • Project Management
  • Focused Decision-Making
  • Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Accomplishments

  • Chairman's Circle (Marriott's top 3% of sales performers) for 2002
  • President's Circle (Marriott's top 6% of sales performers) for 2004, 2014, and 2015
  • Numerous recognitions by hotel General Managers for Production and Customer Service
  • Top sales performer recognition for multiple hotels
  • Track record of achieving 100% Customer Event Satisfaction Survey Ratings

Timeline

Destination Sales Executive

Marriott International
10.2022 - Current

INSURANCE AGENT FIELD

LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE
09.2021 - Current

SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE

RENAISSANCE BALTIMORE HARBORPLACE HOTEL
09.2018 - 02.2021

SALES MANAGER

MARRIOTT MID-ATLANTIC GROUP SALES OFFICE
08.2009 - 09.2018

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

RENAISSANCE BALTIMORE HARBORPLACE HOTEL
04.2007 - 08.2009

SENIOR SALES MANAGER

BALTIMORE MARRIOTT WATERFRONT / BALTIMORE MARRIOTT INNER HARBOR HOTELS
04.2005 - 04.2009

Bachelor of Arts - English

Towson University
Sherree Washington