Sales Coordinator

ARK; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ARK is seeking a hospitality sales professional to help our team increase revenue by serving as a bridge between the sales group and the front desk, ensuring guests have a wonderful stay while helping to attract new business.

You will respond to visitor queries, follow up with referrals, and assist the sales team with administrative duties. The ideal candidate has strong communication and customer service experience in hospitality, with a proven track record in sales.

Qualifications

• Good organization and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• proven track record in sales.
• Experience in hospitality industry.
• Understanding of networking and negotiation concepts.

Responsibilities

• Maximize profits by selling more and providing upgrades to guests to ensure they are completely satisfied.
• Serve as the point of contact for clients and communicate with them by phone and email to respond to questions and requests.
• Create a list of business and referral leads through research and networking and make preliminary pitches.
• Generate sales presentations and materials for prospective customers highlighting event space, dining, catering services, and facility amenities.
• Plan and organize work schedules, file important documents, and communicate with stakeholders and hotel departments about sales-related information.

Skills

Organization & time management

Communication

Sales experience

Hospitality industry experience

Networking

Negotiation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Job description

Our hotel is looking for a hospitality professional with sales experience to help our team increase revenue. You'll act as a go-between for the sales team and the front desk, ensuring that our guests have a wonderful stay while helping to find new customers and increase our revenue.

Additionally, you'll be responsible for responding to visitor queries, following up with referrals, and helping the sales team with administrative duties. Our ideal candidate has excellent communication skills and customer service experience, preferably in the hospitality industry. If this sounds like an opportunity to move forward in a sales role,

Compensation: $35,000 - $45,000

Qualifications

• Good organization and time management skills
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED and a bachelor’s degree in business or a similar major is desired
• Must have previous sales experience working in the hospitality industry
• Demonstrates a proven track record of success in sales
• Understands how to communicate, negotiate, and network effectively

Responsibilities

• Maximize profits by selling more and providing upgrades to guests to ensure they are completely satisfied
• Serve as the point of contact for clients and communicate with them by phone and email to respond to questions and requests
• Create a list of business and referral leads through research and networking and make preliminary pitches
• Generate sales presentations and a variety of additional materials for prospective customers highlighting event space, dining and catering services, and facility amenities
• Plan and organize work schedules, file important documents, and communicate with stakeholders and hotel departments about sales-related information