WHY IT RATES: Mike Sabev brings multi-brand experience to one of Chicago's premier hotels—Patrick Clarke, TravelPulse Senior Writer

JW Marriott Chicago (151 W. Adams St.) announces the appointment of a new leader to join the hotel team, Destination Sales Executive Mike Sabev.

As a Destination Sales Executive, Sabev works closely with the sales team to increase hotel revenue through strategic group placement, effective site visits and collaborating with area sales teams.

In partnership with the larger JW Marriott Chicago sales team, Sabev strives to achieve group revenue goals for the hotel and implement the JW brand service strategy and initiatives in all aspects of the sales process.

"We are pleased to welcome Mike Sabev as a new leader in the JW Marriott Chicago family," says General Manager Lisa Timbo. "We seek the best talent in the industry and are assured that Mike will continue to deliver service excellence in his new role."

Sabev brings a range of operations, sales and multi-brand experience to the downtown Chicago hotel.

He joins the JW Marriott Chicago team after having worked with the Hiltons of Chicago since April 2017 as a Group Sales Manager. Before his work with the Hiltons of Chicago, Sabev held various roles including Bellman to Group Sales Manager.

In 2013, Sabev was a Reception Ambassador at the Renaissance Schaumburg assisting with hotel guest satisfaction. In 2014, Sabev advanced from Front Office Agent to Learning Coach at Ritz-Carlton Buckhead and was tasked with responsibilities including training new Front Office employees and creating strategies to raise guest engagement.

From 2015 to 2017, Sabev developed partner relationships to exceed revenue goals at Hilton Atlanta as Group Sales Manager and averaged more than $1 million in Mid-Small Market corporate sales.

For more information on JW Marriott Chicago, please call 312 660 8200 or visit jwmarriottchicago.com.

SOURCE: JW Marriott Chicago press release.