Franchised - Sales Coordinator

Description

Thank you for your interest in this position. It is a job opportunity with one of Marriott International's franchisees.

Please apply online at: http://smrtr.io/6NhzcA

Qualifications

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Colwen Management, Inc. The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including the selection and hiring process. If you accept a position at this hotel you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International.

The Fairfield Inn by Marriott is seeking an engaging, friendly, and detail-oriented Sales Coordinator to join our dynamic team. This position will provide administrative and customer support for our Sales Team. If you have a passion for sales, a strong desire to work in a face paced rewarding environment, and are looking for career growth opportunities we want to hear from you!

• Answer all incoming phone calls and pre-qualify leads in a time-efficient and professional manner.
• Process all turnovers, prepare new client files and properly close completed client files.
• Handle group room blocks as assigned.
• Prepare written correspondence, group resumes, weekly reports and other reports.
• Manage and update group rooming lists, event orders, and resumes.
• Act as a liaison between the Sales, Banquets, and the Front Office.
• Provide administrative support for the sales team including (but not limited to) answering telephones, typing correspondence, assigning Activities, assisting in Site Tours, and printing reports and departmental records/logs.
• Create and maintain computer- and paper-based filing and organization systems for records, reports, and documents.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support team to reach common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.

Qualifications

• Experience with Hilton Systems preferred
• Strong organizational skills
• Must possess communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must be self-motivated and results oriented
• Proficient experience in a Windows-based PC environment including but not limited to Word, Excel & Power Point
• Ability to learn computer and web-based applications and systems
• Must have the ability to preserve confidentiality, and be able to work in a team environment, as well as alone

Additional information

Colwen Hotels offers a comprehensive rewards and compensation package for eligible associates that includes:

• Opportunities for advancement and career growth
• Warm and supportive work environment
• Competitive Wages
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-funded Health Reimbursement Account
• Flex Spending Account
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• 401(k) retirement plan with Employer Match after one year of employment
• Paid Time off Programs
• Holiday Pay
• Jury Duty Leave and Bereavement Leave
• Hotel Discounts

Colwen Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. EEO M/F/D/V

Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Area Director of Sales and other property level
• management and staff.
• Maintain Knowledge and Timely communication of Group/Meeting
• Segment Top Accounts.
• Develop and maintain sales and marketing plans.
• Maintain a solid knowledge of occupancy trends and hotel availability
• in order to aid General Manager with yield management goals.
• Prospect new business using wedding venues, city wide events,
• universities, sports, churches, etc.
• Produce weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual activity and booking
• reports required by the corporate office.
• Use and maintain approved database to keep in touch with past
• clients.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors degree preferred.
• Hotel sales experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Market knowledge of the Raleigh / Durham area highly desired.
• Driven and Goal Oriented.
• Genuine, welcoming, and attentive demeanor.

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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