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BASIC PURPOSE: Sales Coordinator will be an efficient back-up to the property Director of Sales, assisting with all sales functions as directed by the GM/DOS
DAILY TASKS MAY INCLUDE:
· Participate in daily stand-up meeting / manager’s meeting
· Complete reader board signage for in-house meetings or groups
· Ensure meeting room is set properly; assign staff to assist with breaks
· Visit in-house clients to greet and ensure all needs are met or exceeded
· Complete a minimum 5 proactive sales calls and or publicity calls (between 9 am – 11:30 am). No other work should be completed during this time… proactive selling only!
· Complete electronic campaigns as directed to promote hotel rooms
· Complete follow up calls on outstanding tentative agreements
· Complete follow up calls on definite upcoming groups (for rooming lists, cut-off dates, etc.)
· Complete proposals, tentative & definite contracts within 24 hours of contact with the guest
· Complete Loss of Business reports
· Enter definite group blocks into OnQ Sales & Events
· Contact past groups to determine future needs
· Complete research on potential groups and transient business (for future proactive calls)
· Verify billing, posting of meeting revenues, & collect payment from in-house groups
· Respond to incoming meeting and sleeping room inquiries (avoid voice mail if possible)
· Complete and circulate BEOs for upcoming meetings
· Conduct site tours for potential guests as well as walk-ins
· Complete LNR and Group tracking as directed; review with GM/FOM for accuracy
· Organize your office for tomorrow, including a detailed plan of attack
· Other Tasks as needed to market hotel in community
WEEKLY DUTIES MAY INCLUDE
· Send out property critiques to recently departed groups to solicit feedback & rebook
· Complete VIP gift baskets and welcome gifts as needed
· Complete and E-Mail Weekly Sales Summary as needed/directed
MONTHLY DUTIES MAY INCLUDE
· Review end of month LNR & Group tracking reports, SOB Variance and Final Pace Reports for the month
· Update Marketing Plan with Previous Month’s final Pace and SOB Reports.
· Review packages sold on brand website ensure items for packages are available for GSAs
· Begin completing Monthly Sales Strategies
· Review and update brand website (photos, packages, amenities, etc.)
· Review and update 3rd party websites for proper amenities, pictures, driving directions, etc.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Education: No formal education required
Experience: Experience in hospitality sales required
ENVIRONMENT:
Physical Job Requirements Lifting/Pushing/Pulling/Carrying:
Position does not require a great deal of lifting/pushing/pulling or carrying, aside from the normal functions required in an office setting
Bending/Kneeling:
Functions of this job includes a minimal amount of bending, stooping and kneeling during the course of a shift.
Mobility:
Total mobility is required, with outside sales visits, property tours and competitive set driving occurring at the direction of the GM/DOS
Standing/Walking:
Position may include a normal amount of standing and walking during the course of a shift
Climbing Stairs:
May require climbing of moderate amount of stairs
Hearing/Vision/Speech:
· One-on-one communication with guests, supervisors, and coworkers is critical
· Must be able to receive, understand and give directions within the Sales Department
· Must be able to clearly communicate property, company and contract information to clients
· Must have exceptional written and verbal skills, as well as ability to compose professional and articulate emails and written communication
· Must be able to understand, compile and submit reports in an efficient manner
Protective Clothing: No protective clothing typically needed in the performance of tasks required of this position
No. of employees supervised: None
Travel required: Some local travel may be required as directed by the DOS
Hours Required: Scheduled days and times may vary based on need.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18