Sales Assistant for Dual Hilton Hotels

Job description

DoubleTree by Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront South

Quality Inn Virginia Beach Oceanfront (soon to be Spark by Hilton)

Job Title: Hotel Sales Assistant (for two hotels on Atlantic Avenue)

Department: Sales Office

Director of Sales: Diane D’Alberto

Type of job: Hourly, full-time, eventually promoting to a salaried Sales Manager position

Hours: Sales Office – 9:00AM-5:00PM (some evenings when necessary)

Must be available to work one Saturday a month

Main job duties:

· To assist the Director of Sales in Administrative Duties in both Sales Offices

· Perform site inspections of the Banquet Room and/or Sleeping Rooms as necessary.

• Work some days or nights when needed for groups in-house.
• The job will require working for 2 hotels within our company.

Requirements:

• Professionalism with excellent customer service skills
• Exceptional attention to details and the ability to communicate using both written and personal communication skills
• Able to meet deadlines while maintaining required details
• Punctual and on time for work each day
• Dress professionally at all times. Jeans and sweatpants are not allowed whatsoever.
• Well organized, detail oriented with excellent follow-up skills
• Desire to learn about both hotels and work with several team leaders

Responsibilities:

• Prepare proposals given to you by the Director of Sales
• Keep the banquet room maintained and ready for site visits
• Prepare welcome letters for incoming groups
• Complete all mailings and maintain updated lists as given
• Enter rooming lists for groups booked
• Conduct site visits of the hotel for drop-in visitors and/or scheduled appointments
• Complete group histories and any final details necessary after group departure
• Prepare all giveaway items to be distributed to guests, i.e. coffee mugs, business card holders, gift baskets, etc.
• Prepare all Group Resumes for upcoming groups at least 7 days prior to arrival
• Keep all files in organized manor in the filing cabinets
• Research our competition online and report findings to DOS
• Complete training modules as provided by Hilton Worldwide
• Complete any other tasks requested by the DOS
• Reports directly to the Director of Sales

Required Experience:

• 1-2 years hospitality experience
• 2 years of office experience
• Strong computer skills and experience in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and Publisher

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Compensation Package:

• Hourly pay
• Overtime pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Virginia Beach, VA 23451: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $17