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The Sales Task Force Specialist provides cover for staffing shortages, turnover, seasonal demand, leave of absences, lead generation and solicitation campaigns. Provides remote sales support to MSB ...

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Security Specialist

Yuma, AZ · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Responsibilities Security Specialist will assist Marine Corps Deputy Commandant for Information ICD 705 Task Force (TF) across all phases to assist receiving units to prepare their classified ...

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How much do task force specialist jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for task force specialist in the United States is $24.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Task Force Specialist typically collaborate with other departments or teams within an organization?

Task Force Specialists often work on cross-functional projects that require close collaboration with various departments, such as operations, compliance, and management. They serve as liaisons, ensuring that objectives are clearly communicated and that all stakeholders stay aligned throughout the project lifecycle. Regular meetings, progress reports, and joint problem-solving sessions are common, making strong communication and teamwork skills essential for success in this role. This collaborative environment helps Task Force Specialists gain exposure to different areas of the organization and develop a broad professional network.

What is the difference between Task Force Specialist vs Security Officer?

AspectTask Force SpecialistSecurity Officer
Required CredentialsSpecialized training, certifications in tactical operations or law enforcement supportSecurity guard license, basic training certifications
Work EnvironmentHigh-pressure, tactical, often in law enforcement or military settingsPatrol, surveillance, access control in various facilities
Employer & IndustryLaw enforcement agencies, government, private security firmsPrivate security companies, corporate security departments

Task Force Specialists focus on tactical operations, often supporting law enforcement or military missions, requiring specialized training. Security Officers primarily provide surveillance and access control, working in more routine security environments. While both roles involve security, Task Force Specialists operate in more tactical and high-stakes settings compared to Security Officers.

What are Task Force Specialists?

Task Force Specialists are professionals who are temporarily assigned to address specific projects, issues, or emergencies within an organization or agency. Their role often involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to solve problems, implement new initiatives, or respond to crises. Depending on the context, they may work in areas like disaster response, law enforcement, or corporate project management. Task Force Specialists bring specialized skills and flexibility, allowing organizations to quickly adapt to changing needs and priorities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Task Force Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Task Force Specialist, you typically need strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and relevant experience in law enforcement, emergency management, or a related field. Familiarity with incident management systems, data analysis tools, and certifications like FEMA’s ICS (Incident Command System) are often required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and adaptability are vital soft skills for effective collaboration and rapid response in dynamic situations. These competencies ensure that task force specialists can coordinate efficiently, make informed decisions, and achieve mission objectives under pressure.
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Infographic showing various Task Force Specialist job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 74% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,897 per year, or $25 per hour.
FLEX Sales Task Force Specialist

FLEX Sales Task Force Specialist

Marriott International

Bethesda, MD • On-site

$23.99 - $38.43/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


Marriott International rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 1,137 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

50th of 105 rated hotels


Job description

Job Description
This is a temporary position.
The Sales Task Force Specialist provides cover for staffing shortages, turnover, seasonal demand, leave of absences, lead generation and solicitation campaigns.
Provides remote sales support to MSB, Premium, and Luxury hotels in the US. MxM and Franchisees.
JOB SUMMARY
Provides sales support to sales organizations, as well as individual hotels. Serves a bench function to account for staffing changes resulting from turnover, leaves of absence, or extended vacation leave for property sales managers, and sales executives. Supports sales for new hotel openings, renovation and repositioning and sales support for priority hotels identified by the regional team. Drives customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
Required:
  • High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the sales and marketing, guest services, front desk, or related professional area.

OR
  • 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.

Preferred:
  • University degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management.
  • Lodging sales experience.
  • Sales management experience
  • Account management experience.
  • Multi-brand experience
  • Marriott sales systems experience (e.g. SFAWeb|CI/TY, One Yield, GPO, MiNT, MarRFP, RAP Tool, etc.)

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Managing Sales Activities
  • Performs all duties in all segments of the Sales Manager, Sr. Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Senior Sales Executive or Destination Sales Executive (Remote) based on assignment due to absence/vacancy at the property.
  • Provides sales support to the sales organizations, as well as individual hotels.
  • Serves a bench function to account for staffing changes resulting from turnover, leaves of absence, or extended vacation leave for property and sales executives.
  • Achieves group revenue goals by responding to incoming group opportunities for the property that are over sales office peak room parameters.
  • Understands the overall market (e.g., competitors' strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc.) and knows how to sell against them.
  • Closes the best opportunities for the property based on market conditions and property needs.
  • Uses negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business and negotiate contracts.
  • Partners with Sales to identify new group/catering business and achieve personal and property revenue goals.
  • Assists with selling, implementation and follow-through of group sales promotions.
  • Attends pre- and post-convention meetings to understand group needs, obtain feedback on quality of product (e.g., rooms, meeting facilities and equipment, food and beverage), service levels and overall satisfaction.
  • Coordinates and executes all site inspections/visits on property for Account Executives, Group Sales Managers, and Remotes.
  • Provides coordination support for site inspections executed by on-property sales associates.
  • Partners with account/selling manager to develop creative aspects of site visit.
  • Gathers all important customer data from account/selling manager in order to plan appropriately (e.g. customers goals, specific needs, key account info, etc.)
  • Prepares all sales and operational staff for upcoming site inspections.
  • Understands competitor's strengths and weaknesses in order to differentiate Marriott from the competition during the site visit.
  • Provides expert knowledge on local destination (e.g., local attractions, events, etc.)
  • Provides sales support for individual properties during pre-opening and renovation timelines.
  • Coordinates with all sales channels to educate selling engines on property attributes and business needs.
  • Verifies echannels and websites are updated with accurate detail about the property.
  • Provides other sales support as needed, upon direction from General Manager (GM) or sales leadership, within the overall sales strategy
  • Under direction of sales leadership, drives sales to identified property.
  • Partners with Business Development and Sales team to pull-through local business from neighborhood targets and small business accounts.
  • Coordinates with account executives to pull-through business from out-of-market accounts to identified property.
  • Understands competitive market and identifies share shift opportunities.
  • Provides temporary support for account executives and senior account executives based on assignment due to absence/vacancy on the team.
  • Understands segment strategy and customer accounts to be covered.
  • Executes strategy for assigned accounts to achieve goals of stakeholder hotels while growing revenues for Marriott outside the market.
  • Retains, expands and grows account revenue of existing accounts through total account penetration, margin management, and implementation of sales and marketing initiatives. Penetrates assigned accounts for group, transient, extended stay and catering sales business.
  • Maintains current business relationships for new business within accounts.
  • Leverages appropriate corporate (e.g., Sales & Marketing Planning and Support) and market resources (e.g., area leadership, group sales within the sales office, property leadership) to monitor account saturation, pull-through of account strategies and selling solutions at the local property level.
  • Partners with Sales Team stakeholders, as required, to identify sales strategies for potential new accounts.
  • Maintains accurate and up-to-date customer, account and opportunity data in FSA system.
  • Performs other duties, as assigned, to meet business needs.

Building Successful Relationships
  • Works collaboratively with property sales and off-property sales channels (e.g., Group Sales within the Sales Office, ,) to verify the property needs are being achieved and the sales efforts are complementary, not duplicative.
  • Partners with Event Management and/or Operations in providing a customer experience that exceeds the customer's expectations.
  • Serves the customer by understanding their needs and recommending the appropriate features and services that best meet their needs and exceed their expectations, while building a relationship and loyalty to Marriott.
  • Gains understanding of the property's primary target customer and service expectations; serves the customer by understanding their business, business issues and concerns, to offer better business solutions both prior to, and during the program/event.
  • Drives customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience.
  • Develops a close working relationship with operations to execute strategies at the property level.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
About Us
All locations offer 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others. Click here to learn more.
Full-time positions also offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, and paid parental leave.
Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue paid sick leave, 0.0384 PTO balance for every hour worked and be eligible to receive minimum of 9 holidays annually.
Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected. Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda, MD will be considered for Remote positions.
About the Team
Marriott International is the world's largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

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