What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area Sales Coordinator position at Hilton Garden Inn?
Job Purpose
Auro Hotels is seeking a dedicated Area Sales Coordinator to support the Area Sales Manager and Area Director of Sales for their two busy hotels, Hilton Garden Inn by Hilton Atlanta Airport and Fairfield Inn by Marriott Atlanta Airport. The purpose of the Area Sales Coordinator is to increase room revenue by increasing production of existing special, corporate/travel agent/consortia accounts and groups in conjunction with the Area Sales Manager and Area Director of Sales.
Essential Job Functions
- Handle Transient and Group activity.
- Develop action plans to solicit business.
- Develop relationships with key lead generating sources i.e., third parties, CVB, the sales organization.
- Conduct site visits and tours of hotel; entertain qualified clients. Attend client’s events and special third party events to build relationships and secure business leads.
- Find creative approaches to both attract and retain business.
- Use resources to research and find new and existing business.
- Be self‐motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Know how to prepare unique client proposals for group programs.
- Solicit new and existing accounts to meet/exceed revenue goals through telephone solicitation, outside sales calls, site inspections and written communication.
- Pursue opportunities in untapped Corporate Markets for Individual transient sales efforts ‐ Travel Agencies, Wholesale segment focus
- Represent property at hotel, local and other special events. Participate in sales and marketing functions as needed.
- Compose and express thoughts in a clear and understandable way to ensure effective communications.
- Manage multiple activities often in stressful situations with strong organization skills.
- Possess the professional style and confidence to effectively represent the hotel and execute the duties and responsibilities of the position.
- Keep organized files for all corporate and group acts.
- Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties, work hours and/or responsibilities for this job at any time.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plan with a 401K (4% match).
- Employee, Friends & Family Hotel Discounts with Auro Hotels, Hilton, and Marriott brands.
- Employer-provided and voluntary life insurance options.
- Generous paid time off program and paid holidays.
- Career development opportunities to enhance skills and advance within the company.
- Merit & Performance-Based Annual Raises
- Bonus Potential
- Employee Wellness Program & Fitness Reimbursement ($100 Quarterly)
- Educational Support: Rama Scholarship Program: Potential financial assistance for the college education of children of qualified associates.
Experience/Education
College degree preferred; High School Diploma and/or 2‐3 years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Auro Hotels is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer. All applicants are subject to background and substance abuse screening prior to any offer of employment.
