EMBASSY SUITES

Set in the heart of Tuscaloosa's bustling retail and entertainment district, Embassy Suites Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown is located directly adjacent to Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, and is just one mile from the University of Alabama and the Bryant Conference Center. The hotel offers easy access to many Fortune 500 companies, the Mercedes-Benz plant, the U.S. Courthouse and Tuscaloosa City Hall. Warm studios offer pull-out sofas, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, in addition to wet bars with microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. Suites add separate living rooms.

Complimentary perks include parking and made-to-order breakfast, plus evening receptions with appetizers and drinks. There's also a restaurant/bar, an indoor pool, a hot tub and a 24/7 fitness center, as well as a business center 7,000 sq ft of meeting space.

If you think you bring the ideal blend of skills, attitude and teamwork, sprinkled with a love for Tuscaloosa, this could be the perfect home for you! Are you passionate and creative with a desire to grow? Let’s talk! Click here to learn more about what makes Embassy Suites a one-of-a-kind in Tuscaloosa.

THE ROLE

Position: Sales Coordinator

Reports To: Director of Sales and Marketing

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

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POSITION PROFILE:

Plan, solicit, book and coordinate small group meetings and room sales to meet/ exceed revenue & profit goals. Oversee the development and performance of all sales activities in assigned market. Identify objectives, strategies and action plans to exceed revenue matrixes, gain market share, and grow new account business.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION:

• Responsible for the smooth operation of the sales office at all times.
• Monitor Phones, voicemails, sales mailbox – all with same day 2- hour response time.
• Prepare collateral for site inspections, outside sales calls, and sales trips.
• Assist Sales Managers with rooming list entry and citywide audits as required.
• Enter, coordinate and follow up with Sales Reservations as needed.
• Assist with rooming list uploads as needed.
• Pull daily and weekly reports such as daily arrivals, activity reports, GRC report Record and distribute.
• Take and distribute weekly Sales Meeting minutes and daily stand up notes.
• Maintain adequate inventory of office supplies; including sales collateral.
• Assist Director of Sales with Month End extraction and assimilation of data for reports.
• Respond and represent sales manager(s) when out of the office.
• Distribute and file signed contracts.
• Daily Reader Boards and door cards.
• Update banquet menus, promos, and hotel info in all 3rd party platforms. Lanyon, Cvent, etc.
• Communicate to both, guests and fellow associates, professionally and positively.

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Two to four-year college degree or equivalent education/experience

Experience: Hotel experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities: Ability to perform critical analysis and manage wide-range of information. Excellent oral, written and presentation skills sufficient to produce sales and marketing communication that properly reflect the Foundation Image. Listen effectively. Ability to delegate, manage manpower and organize complex projects and establishes priorities consistent with department/hotel objectives.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Competitive Salary

• Daily Pay!

• Team Member Hotel Discount Program

• Uniforms Provided for most positions

• Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options

• Paid PTO

• 401k with employer match

• Food and Beverage Discounts

• Tuition Reimbursement

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