What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leisure Sales Coordinator position at Virgin Hotels?
YOUR MISSION (The Job Description)
The Leisure Sales Coordinator will be responsible for
Regularly monitoring third party booking sites to check and/or update content
Effectively and professionally communicating with third-party account managers, travel agents/agencies, business travel accounts, VHLV teammates, and guests
Auditing reservations, including new bookings, modification, and/or cancellations to ensure system integrations are working properly
Contributing to the efforts of collecting payments in a timely manner
Requirements:
THE NITTY-GRITTY (The Essential Job Duties)
This role will work closely with Director of Leisure Sales to:
Verify and collect funds for guest pay only reservations (i.e., Expedia and Booking.com) in a timely manner
Verify and collect funds for non-refundable reservations in a timely manner
Review rate parity discrepancies with Revenue Management, Distribution, Hilton, and 3rd Parties
Assist with auditing and inputting any reservations that fail to integrate with the hotel's PMS
Log in and monitor various extranets and any other required systems
Respond to guest communications in a timely manner via phone, email, extranet messages, etc.
Assist with communicating and auditing property updates and promotional opportunities to third-party partners
Review upcoming arrivals and special requests, especially for business travelers, and help coordinate amenities, when applicable
Review no-show reports daily and assist with communicating to third party partners, when applicable
Monitor VHLV-Leisure Sales email inbox regularly
Organize and maintain filing systems (physical and electronic)
Assist with any other specialized tasks as assigned by Director of Leisure Sales and/or Revenue Management and Distribution Teammates
Track and log any errors identified during the booking process(es) and review with Director of Leisure Sales
Cooperate and coordinate with all related departments to deliver the best service possible, when applicable
Complete administrative tasks when assigned, including but not limited to assisting Director of Leisure Sales with reports, travel schedule and arrangements, meeting requests, etc.
Follow Virgin Hotels Las Vegas standards and procedures
Other duties as assigned
WHAT IT TAKES (The Qualities We Look For)
Great team player with the ability to create excellent working relationships across the group. Collaborative approach with all departments
Ability to break down barriers and resolve potential conflicts swiftly and effortlessly
Strong communication and presentation skills to all levels of management
Creativity and innovation are essential!
Ability to think outside the box and approach all issues with a completely fresh approach
Ability to anticipate needs and over deliver wherever possible
Candidates must think on their feet and use their initiative to solve problems and deliver solutions
Excellent customer relations, communication, presentation, and organization skills of utmost importance
Able to change direction and work on multiple project aspects at once
Enthusiastic, passionate, able to influence and inspire others
Leadership ability and behavior consistent with Virgin Hotels Core Values: Fun, Innovative, Original and Personable, and striving to deliver high quality and brilliant customer service
MUST HAVE'S
Current, legal, and unrestricted ability to work in the United States
The skills and abilities necessary for this position are typically acquired through the completion of a high school degree, or equivalent
Two (2) years Leisure Sales Coordinator experience or related field, or equivalent experience.
Ability to speak English is required
Proficient computer experience, including knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Ability to withstand a sedentary environment
Review, comprehend, and respond to all necessary documentation with a strong attention to detail
Always communicate effectively with all levels of Teammates as well as all external contacts
WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE'S
Minimum one year experience in administration, or a similar role.
Familiarity with AS/400 (Agilysys LMS) system and third-party extranets
Minimum typing speed of 45 WPM preferred
VALUABLE TRAITS
50% logical / 50% creative / 100% AWESOME
Enjoy working with a team and alone as the situation dictates.
Adaptive, Flexible!
Embody "great attitude."
Unwavering integrity and endless work ethic.
Appreciate constructive feedback, as well as graciously providing the same.
Tenacious and self-motivated
This is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and conditions.
*Virgin Hotels celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer*