What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Coordinator position at Maritime Conference Center?
Overview: We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Sales Coordinator to join our Hotel and Conference Center Sales Department. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the sales team, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations, and contributing to the success of our conference center. This position requires a proactive individual with excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
1. Sales Support:
· Assist the sales team in managing inquiries, proposals, and contracts. Build bookings and booking links in our CRM.
· Coordinate and schedule appointments, meetings, and site visits for potential clients. Pre-check guest rooms and meeting spaces prior to site visit arrival.
· Prepare and distribute sales materials, presentations, and relevant documentation.
· Helping with re-solicitations rebooking of regular business.
· Track and record definite bookings and turn over to Conference Department
2. Customer Service:
· Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing excellent customer service.
· Respond to inquiries, resolve issues, and ensure client satisfaction.
· Send thank you notes and gifts. Make sure VIP guest amenities are ready and distributed.
· Maintain positive relationships with clients through effective communication.
3. Administrative Duties:
· Manage the sales department's calendar, appointments, and travel arrangements.
· Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date client databases and records.
· Make sure records of inquiries and bookings are accurate in the CRM system.
4. Communication:
· Facilitate communication within the sales team and with other departments.
· Draft and proofread correspondence, emails, and other written materials as needed.
· Ensure timely and accurate distribution of information to internal and external stakeholders.
· Track and coordinate response to public reviews and comments.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in administrative or sales support roles is preferred.
- Previous experience in a customer facing role in hospitality is preferred.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Detail-oriented and able to maintain a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional service.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work schedules.
- Education: A high school diploma is required, and additional education or training in hospitality or business administration or a related field is a plus.