Sales Coordinator

The Crescent Hotels Group; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company is seeking a Sales Coordinator in Newark, NJ. This role serves as a vital link between the front desk and sales team, managing incoming reservation calls for groups and meetings. Responsibilities include fostering communication to meet client expectations, organizing room blocks, and assisting in event details from pre-event through post-event phases. Strong time management and organizational skills are essential. Join a dynamic team in an environment focused on detail and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for incoming sales calls, responding quickly and professionally.
• Deliver clear communication representative of the company via all communication methods.
• Demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills with a focus on detail.
• Manage room blocks, client notifications, group resumes, event orders, and billing details.
• Assist with planning and coordination for events tracking particulars of each assigned group.
• Gain knowledge of food and beverage products, pricing, and event space details.
• Participate in internal meetings and training communications required for the role.
• Work collaboratively to foster teamwork aligned with hotel goals.

Job description

Description

The Sales Coordinator plays a crucial role in the hotel's success by serving as a direct link between the front desk and the sales team. This position involves assisting with incoming reservation calls for groups and meetings, managing contracts and room blocks, and ensuring effective communication with the hotel team to meet the expectations of sales clients.

Responsibilities

• Be one of the first points of contact for incoming sales calls, responding quickly and professionally to all internal partners and external customers.
• Deliver clear and concise communication representative of Concord Hospitality via all avenues of communication.
• Demonstrate excellent time management, self-motivation, proactive planning, and organizational skills with a keen focus on detail.
• Complete assigned tasks and responsibilities, including managing room blocks, client notifications, group resumes, event orders, and billing details.
• Assist with various aspects of pre-event, main event, and post-event details, tracking and communicating particulars of each assigned event and group.
• Gain knowledge of the hotel's food and beverage products, pricing, presentation, and function space details related to group and event success.
• Learn and use digital sales systems and conceptual sales processes, understanding the hotel's sales strategies.
• Participate in and report out at necessary internal meetings, conference calls, and training communications required for the position.
• Work collaboratively to foster teamwork and make decisions that align with hotel goals.
• Advocate for personal career development and training opportunities.

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