Job Title: Sales Coordinator
The Sales Coordinator is responsible for managing the workflow of the department, including coordinating in-house paperwork and client contracts. The role involves assisting with documentation creation, handling departmental phone calls, generating reports, managing special projects, and qualifying/distributing leads and inquiries. The position is a key administrator of Envision within the hotel.
Role and Responsibilities
- Promptly answer phone calls and direct them to the appropriate sales team member.
- Assist in answering questions from in-house conference guests and direct them accordingly.
- Ensure the prompt issuance of proposals, contracts, and collateral requests by Sales Managers.
- Coordinate with the Director of Sales to input and produce contracts.
- Prepare various letters, memos, contracts, and proposals for the assigned market.
- Distribute sales and statistical booking reports, including bookings and contracts, to relevant departments.
- Respond to telephone inquiries, distribute incoming calls, take messages, provide information, and handle customer complaints in the absence of sales staff.
- Maintain organized files and update the sales activity trace system.
- Assist the Director with administrative advertising and marketing duties.
- Prepare special requests and amenities for VIP guests.
- Manage sales kit supplies and prepare kits for the team.
- Order and inventory sales and catering supplies.
- Assist in preparing in-house sales promotions, receptions, and client functions.
- Follow up on bookings and gather additional information to complete sales files.
- Facilitate dealings with clients, including finalizing contracts after negotiations.
- Maintain and update the database.
- Assist with greeting and departure of groups, site inspections, or walk-ins.
- Attend weekly sales and/or committee meetings and take minutes as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a hotel or related industry; Hyatt experience preferred.
- Post-secondary degree in hospitality or tourism is an asset.
- Effective communication skills with guests, employees, and management at all levels.
- Excellent organizational, computer, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Energetic, outgoing, positive attitude, and driven to provide outstanding guest service.
- For internal candidates: active employment in good standing for at least 12 months.
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