Dual Sales Coordinator at Lake Forest SpringHill Suites & TownePlace Suites by Marriott

SUMMARY:

Assist Sales Manager in planning and administering sales and marketing policies and programs to foster and promote hotel patronage by performing the following duties

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Follow Sales Manager direction in booking and actively pursuing business
• Finds new leads through tele-prospecting and conducting internet research on market/industry trends and events
• Assist Sales Manager in developing and maintaining marketing plan and sales budget
• Engages and follows up with guests to ensure guest had a good experience
• Ensure meeting room(s) are set, organized, and clean for negotiated groups, clients, and/or as show room
• Coordinate with all groups or clients any meeting room details to include set up, catering requirements, and/or audio visual needs
• Ensure that all events have a proper form of payment
• Receive guest feedback, look for new business and build loyalty to existing business
• Followup with the group or clients after each event for future booking
• Organizes, maintains, and tracks sales data
• Completes requests of Sales Manager and other management personnel, as applicable
• Follow-up as needed in Sales Manager’s absence
• All other duties as assigned

What we are looking for

• Preferably 1+ year of experience working hotel front desk or sales.
• Brand Experience preferred not required.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Strong Prospecting and Networking Skills
• Open Availability.
• High school diploma; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of word processing software; spreadsheet software and internet
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, and percentages.