Sales Assistant

Leadline Inc.; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Staybridge Suites in Fayetteville, AR is seeking a Sales Administrative Assistant to support the Sales & Marketing team with general office duties, filing, emailing and data entry. You will assist in selling guest rooms, catering and banquet services, prepare proposals and contracts, maintain customer databases and coordinate meetings, travel and vendor arrangements.

Requirements include a diploma or degree in business management (preferred), strong English communication, two+ years in hotel or

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in business management preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Strong English communication, written and oral.
• Able to work in a team, be friendly, customer-centric and organized.
• Two or more years of experience in hotel, clerical or sales.

Responsibilities

• Perform general office duties to support Sales & Marketing, including filing, emails, typing and data handling.
• Assist in selling guest rooms, catering services and banquet facilities; prepare proposals and contracts.
• Generate reports, maintain customer databases and coordinate with clients, vendors and the sales team.
• Arrange meetings, events, travel, and distribute minutes of meetings.

Skills

Clear communication

Written communication

Office administration

English proficiency

Team player

Organized

Education

Diploma or degree in business management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Here is some basic information about this Position:

Position Name

Company

Staybridge Suites

Position Location

Position Type

Full Time

Remote Type

Onsite

$18.00 per hour

Job Description

Reports To: Director of Sales / Sales Manager

Position Summary:

The Sales Administrative Assistant’s primary role is to perform general office duties to support Sales & Marketing team e.g. filing, sending emails, typing, faxing, copying, loading special or negotiated rates on to the property management system and maintaining customer and company profiles.

Assists in selling guest rooms, catering services and banquet facilities as directed by the Director of Sales. Also provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, collecting and processing sensitive data, resolving guest issues and also perform clerical functions.

Sales Administrative Assistant Duties and Responsibilities:

• Answer telephone and respond to caller inquiries in a pleasant manner.
• Answer client / bookers questions about property facilities/services (e.g., hours of operation, rates and room types, packages, promotions, entertainment, restaurants etc.)
• Serve as the point of contact for clients and communicate with them by phone and email to respond to questions and requests.
• Responsible for coordinating internally with the sales & marketing team.
• Generating reports, preparing proposals, collections details, coordinating with clients & suppliers.
• Prepare sales-related documents throughout the sales process (e.g., proposals, contracts, banquet event orders).
• Generate group and/or corporate leads through internet prospecting, networking, and telemarketing.
• Manage and maintain sales executives and managers schedules, appointments and travel arrangements.
• Assist sales team by managing schedules, filing important documents and communicating relevant information.
• Arrange and co-ordinate meetings, events and any appointments.
• Record, transcribe and distribute minutes of meetings.
• Interaction with client in regard to leads, hotel needs and client travel.
• Perform hotel site tours with potential clients.
• Monitor, screen, respond to and distribute incoming communications.
• Design, upload, extract and maintain customer databases.
• File and retrieve documents and reference materials.
• Conduct research and collect data to prepare reports and documents.
• Utilizes efficient sales strategy for the maximization of hotel revenue.
• Coordinates necessary arrangements with vendors relating to sales.
• Establishes strong relationships with vendors to ensure maximization of hotel revenue.
• Ensures all documents produced by the Sales Department (i.e. BEO’s, contracts, rooming lists, proposals) are completed accurately and on time.
• Respond to complaints from customers and give after-sales support when requested.
• Ensure the adequacy of sales-related equipment or material are available at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Sales or the management.

Prerequisites:

• Speak with others using clear and professional language.
• Prepare and review written documents accurately and completely.
• Working knowledge of standard office administrative practices and procedures.
• Able to effectively communicate in English, in both written and oral forms.
• Be friendly, customer centric, creative, organized, personable and able to work in a team environment.

Education:

Diploma or degree in business management preferred

Good computer skills; proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and Knowledge of sales and marketing modules, preferred

Experience:

Two or more years of experience working in a hotel, clerical or sales. Previous experience working in a similar role.

Beechwood Hospitality, an MMI company fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace where team members can be themselves. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

We are proud to offer the following benefits to our employees: