Sales Administrator - The Manchester Deansgate Hotel - Manchester

The Deansgate Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Manchester hotel is seeking a full-time Sales Administrator to handle client coordination, sales support, and event planning duties. The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational and IT skills and a focus on customer service. Experience in hospitality is advantageous. The role offers competitive salary, guaranteed hours, and various benefits including extensive training and growth opportunities within the company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid overtime

Free meal on shift

Paid holidays

Subsidised unsocial hour travel support

Career progression opportunities

Worldwide discounted room rates

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Prior administrative experience is beneficial.
• At least 1 year of experience in the hospitality industry is a perk.
• Ability to support strategies aligning with business goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative side of client enquiries and scheduling.
• Support sales activity by managing RFP documentation.
• Coordinate events and appointments to promote the hotel.
• Assist in planning smaller events including invoicing.

Skills

Client Coordination

Sales Support

Organizational Skills

IT Skills

Event Coordination

Job description

As a Sales Administrator (Full-Time), you can expect to carry out the following duties...

• Client Coordination & Scheduling: Managing the administrative side of client enquiries, including scheduling property show rounds, organising appointment and ensuring all client information is accurately recorded. A strong focus on customer service and prior administrative experience would be beneficial.
• Sales Support & Documentation: Supporting proactive sales activity by managing RFP documentation, tracking deadlines and ensuring all submissions are accurate and completed on time. At least 1 year of experience in the hospitality industry would be a perk!
• Strategic Administration: Providing administrative support to help deliver both new direct and pipeline business in line with the Hotel's commercial needs and budgets. Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to support strategies that align with business goals.
• Event & Appointment Coordination: Assisting with the administration and coordination of networking events and appointments to promote The Manchester Deansgate as a Hotel of choice. Familiarity with corporate and conference market segments is advantageous.
• Supporting Event Planning: You will act as a support for our events by coordinating some of the smaller events, supporting with the invoicing and chasing accounts to ensure everything is processed smoothly. Great IT skills are a must for this role - you will be working across multiple systems and ensuring data is accurate!
• Creative Planning: You will support to create items such as menu designs and table plans for our events - having a passion for creativeness and ability to execute this is a huge benefit!

  Welcome to the Manchester Deansgate Hotel, where modern luxury travel meets the vibrant spirit of Manchester. Nestled in the iconic Beetham Tower, this hotel features 279 elegantly designed rooms with stunning skyline views. Enjoy upscale amenities, including sky bar Cloud 23, 2 Rosette Podium Restaurant, an indoor pool, and a fitness centre. Perfect for both business and leisure travellers, with 14 meeting rooms and over 1,800 square feet of event space. Experience our commitment to redefining luxury travel, blending sophistication with the rich culture of Manchester. The Manchester Deansgate Hotel will fully transition to the InterContinental brand by 2027, enhancing your stay with our signature luxury and service.Financial security - Competitive salary, guaranteed hours, paid overtime, a free meal on shift, paid holidays, subsidised unsocial hour travel support and enhanced sick pay! Growth and development - extensive training, opportunities for career progression across the world, plus 2 paid days volunteering per year with a cause of your choice. Colleague perks - worldwide discounted room rates and discounted F&B whilst on employee rate (IHG has over 6,000 hotels and growing), plus generous friends and family rate. Discounts through our portal on your supermarket shop, experiences and loads of retailers on our perks portal. Wellbeing - generous maternity/paternity pay, employee assistance programme available 24/7 and access to mental health first-aiders.