Sales Administrative Assistant

The Hotel Monroe, Monroe, LA

SALES ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Job description

Cornerstone Hospitality is a boutique hotel development and management firm, based in Williamsburg, Virginia, which operates both branded and curated boutique hotels throughout Virginia as well as Delaware, Indiana, Louisiana, North Carolina and Vermont.

The Hotel Monroe is opening soon and we need you now! Located in Downtown Monroe, The Hotel Monroe is a member of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton, a collection of independent hotels with an authentic connection to their destinations. Situated along the river in a historic Opera house and Hardware store, The Hotel Monroe and its restaurants have been thoughtfully designed to provide an authentic experience of Monroe. The property will provide 68 luxurious guest rooms and suites, Heirloom Restaurant, The STAR Bar rooftop restaurant and banquet space to accommodate 250-500 people throughout the second and third floor meeting rooms and Opera Ballroom.

We are seeking an incredibly organized, detail-oriented and customer-focused individual to join our sales team as an Administrative Assistant. This is a hands-on administrative support role for the sales team. You will work directly with the Director of Sales and serve to support all admin functions for the team so they can focus their efforts on selling. You’ll keep track of customer life cycles, sales staff schedules, and all things sales related.

You will also be the key point of contact with clients once contracts have been signed all the way through the handoff to banquet staff on the day of event. You’ll work with clients to help them get all the details right for their events, make sure their group blocks are up-to-date for hotel rooms, and coordinate with food & beverage, banquets, and relay important information to the sales team.

Qualifications and Skills

Refined verbal and written communication skills are a must, as well as computer proficiency. Candidates should be extremely detail oriented, organized and be able to handle a fast-paced environment.

• Previous hotel experience preferred, and Hilton experience a plus!
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• All associates must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S., pass background screening and references checks.

Amazing Benefits

• We offer competitive wage based on experience.
• We offer all full-time associates medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage with up to $350/month paid by The Hotel Monroe. Short-term and long-term disability, critical illness, life insurance and many other ancillary benefits are also available at the employee’s expense.
• All full-time associates receive a $15,000 term life insurance policy paid by The Hotel Monroe. (Benefit reduces by 35% at age 70; 50% at age 75; ends with termination. Please see policy for full details.)
• All associates, part-time and full-time, start earning vacation right away. Earn as much as a full week of paid vacation your first year!

More about Cornerstone Hospitality: Known by the Brands for high quality properties operated at the highest level and exceeding competition in all metrics, Cornerstone also specializes in upscale curated hotels. Our boutique and curated hotel portfolio is diverse and includes historic properties, each uniquely different, which provide experiences for guests that they won’t find elsewhere. Our properties have consistently been honored with excellence awards through the Brands, social platforms, and Conde’ Nast. Our Company’s innovative approach to guest services and unparalleled attention to detail are redefining the hotel experience. To learn more, please visit www.cornerstonehospitality.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• hotel: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Monroe, LA 71201 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $350