GSMR Group Sales Coordinator

American Heritage Railways; North Carolina; In loco; USD 22.000 - 26.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical/Dental/Vision package

HSA contribution

Parental Leave

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Train passes

401K with company match

PTO

Descrizione del lavoro

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad seeks a Group Sales Coordinator in Bryson City, NC to drive regional group travel sales, represent GSMR at trade shows, and build relationships with tour operators. Duties include processing reservations, deposits, cancellations, and coordinating with lodging and activities partners.

The role is customer-facing, requires strong organizational skills, and offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for commission-based earnings.

Competenze

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft OS and Microsoft 365 Suite.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• Experience handling group travel sales and customer service.

Mansioni

• Maintain and build relationships with tour directors, escorts, and group travel companies.
• Enter and maintain all group reservations (20+ passengers) in reservations system and assist clients.
• Enter deposits and final payments, manage passenger adjustments and re-bookings.
• Represent GSMR for lodging and activities in the region.
• Provide sales orders/details to relevant departments promptly.
• Maintain GSMR’s group sales contact list and meet weekly sales quotas.
• Keep complete records for group sales and adhere to policies.
• Public-facing role with customer service and hospitality; lead and guide others.

Conoscenze

Microsoft OS

Microsoft 365 Suite

English communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Strumenti

Reservations system

Descrizione del lavoro

GSMR Group Sales Coordinator# GSMR Group Sales CoordinatorBRYSON CITY, NC 28713## OverviewSalary Range$16.00 - $19.00 HourlyPosition TypeRegular## Group Sales Coordinator**Division/Department:**Reservations**Reports To:**Reservations Manager**Type of position:**Non-Exempt / Hourly **Employee Classification:**Regular**Location:**Bryson City, NC**Compensation:**$16-19/hour + Commission**Job Summary:** Oversees Group Sales and serves as the company’s Group Sales Representative at regional group travel-oriented trade shows, networking, creating new relationship opportunities, presenting sales presentations, writing contracts, etc. **Benefits Offered:** The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad offers a comprehensive Medical/Rx, dental and vision package with company-funded H.S.A. (for qualified employees), Parental Leave, Life/AD&D Insurance, Long/Short Term Disability coverage, Tuition Reimbursement, Train passes, a 401K with company-match and a generous PTO plan. Southern Highlands Attraction pass and Pass Exchange program for complimentary admission to area attractions.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*** Maintain and build good relationships with tour directors, escorts, and group travel companies.* Enter and maintain all group (20+ passengers) or car charter reservation requests in reservations system while assisting clients with questions regarding trips, travel plans, and other area attractions. .* Enters deposits, final payments, and maintains passenger adjustments, cancellations, re-bookings, etc.* Acts as the GSMR representative for the area to include, but not limited to, lodging and activities.* Provide Group Sales orders and details to the appropriate departments on a timely and organized basis.* Maintain GSMR’s group sales contact list.* Responsible for meeting sales calls quotas on a weekly basis.* Maintains complete and accurate records for group sales.* Knowledgeable with Great Smoky Mountains Railroad’s policies and procedures.* This is a public facing role with direct customer service and hospitality.* Provide hands-on leadership with employees, colleagues, the public and passengers.* Other duties as requested by GSMR & AHR management.**Work Environment:*** Mostly office environment* Work on and off the train in varied terrain in all weather during both daylight and dark hours* Varied schedule throughout the year dictated by train, groups, private charters and event schedules.## Qualifications**Education, Skill, and Work Experience Requirements:*** Advanced knowledge of Microsoft OS and Microsoft 365 Suite.* Company travel to tradeshows, conventions, etc. throughout the year.* Ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English.* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.* Must be able to ride and walk/move comfortably throughout a moving train.* Must possess organizational skills with the ability to multi-task while prioritizing workload with a practical, flexible, and innovative approach to work.* Ability to communicate successfully with a variety of personalities and function effectively as a member of a team.* Must be able to pass a background check.* Valid Driver License and must be able to pass a DMV check.