Event Sales Coordinator: Path to Director of Sales

Concord Hospitality Enterprises; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical/dental/vision plans

Life insurance

ST/LT disability options

401K options

Tuition assistance

Discounted room rates

Training & development

DST Dynamic Sales Training

Job summary

Concord Hospitality Enterprises in Washington, DC is seeking a Full Time Sales Coordinator to serve as the link between the front desk and the sales team, handling inquiries for groups and meetings and supporting contracts, room blocks, and communications with hotel staff to meet client expectations.

The role offers exposure to Delphi/CI/TY/PMS systems and progression into sales leadership. It is a fast-paced, detail-oriented position with growth opportunities within Concord's sales organization.

Responsibilities

• Be one of the first points of contact for incoming sales calls, and respond in a quick, timely, and professional manner to all internal partners and external customers.
• Demonstrate excellent time management, self-motivation and proactive planning, and be organizationally savvy with a keen focus on detail.
• Assist with or manage room blocks, select reporting, client notifications of key dates (cut-off or payment schedules), group resumes, event orders, and BEOs, billing details, and other administrative aspects of booking or execution of groups and events.
• Track, detail, and communicate with internal partners and external clients about the particulars of each assigned event and group.
• Gain knowledge of hotel food and beverage products, pricing, presentation, and the hotel’s function space and AV details related to group events.
• Learn and use digital sales systems and sales processes (Delphi, CI/TY, PMS, etc.) and apply hotel sales strategies (rates, fees, budgets).
• Participate in internal meetings, calls, reporting, planning, and training for this position.
• Foster a collaborative team environment and advocate for training and career growth opportunities.

Job description

Concord Hospitality Enterprises in Washington, DC is seeking a Full Time Sales Coordinator to serve as the link between the front desk and the sales team, handling inquiries for groups and meetings and supporting contracts, room blocks, and communications with hotel staff to meet client expectations.

The role offers exposure to Delphi/CI/TY/PMS systems and progression into sales leadership. It is a fast-paced, detail-oriented position with growth opportunities within Concord's sales organization.