Job Details: Job Location: Harlingen Convention Center - Harlingen, TX, Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Salary Range: $14.00 - $14.00Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Hospitality - Hotel, Sign on bonus up to $1,000 for Full - Time Employees Only
The Full - Time/Part - Time Sales Coordinator for the Harlingen Convention Center is responsible for clerical, administrative, marketing materials, and other duties to assist in the smooth Hotel operation of Sales. He/she is also responsible for providing attentive, courteous and efficient service to all guests.
Education & Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent required and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
- At least 1 to 3 years of progressive experience in a conference center or related field preferred.
- College course work in related field helpful.
- Computer knowledge/skills such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook Preferred.
- Delphi and Quore knowledge preferred.
- TEAMS knowledge preferred.
Qualifications: Education & Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent required and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
- At least 1 to 3 years of progressive experience in a conference center or related field preferred.
- College course work in related field helpful.
- Computer knowledge/skills such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook Preferred.
- Delphi and Quore knowledge preferred.
- TEAMS knowledge preferred.
Physical requirements
- Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
- Long hours sitting or standing possible.
- Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
General Requirements
- Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
- Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of associates and customers in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
- Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by associates and customers.
- Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
- Approach all encounters with clients and associates in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
- Maintain regular attendance in compliance with BC Lynd’s standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the conference center.
- Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and name tag.
- Comply with BC Lynd’s standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
- Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
- Must be able to cross-train in other conference center related areas.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
- Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating customer or operational needs.
- Perform other duties as requested by management.
DUTIES & Functions
Fundamental Requirements
- Answer telephone and email messages. Respond accordingly.
- Open and distribute mail.
- Maintain and stay abreast of the latest computer programs/innovations such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook (as applicable).
- Filing of all pertinent correspondence in a timely manner.
- Type all correspondence pertaining to department.
- Prepare and send month end accounting spreadsheets
- Participate in event payment collections and past due collections.
- Learn and update Quore with upcoming events
- Maintain adequate inventory of office supplies.
- Responsible for the smooth operation of the office.
- Qualify incoming leads to the correct sales manager.
- Perform Convention Center Site Tours in the event a Sales Manager is not available.
- Assist clients and event managers with AV, and F&B should a sales manager not be available.
- Type and distribute meeting minutes.
- Maintain trace file as needed. Learn the proper way to prepare and folder and the correct turnover process.
- Prepare and distribute Banquet Event Orders (BEOS) as per client needs (Catering Only)
- Assist with daily operations of the conference center as needed.
- Assist in copying/faxing/scanning/mailing.
- Greet customers/clients/associates when necessary.
- Attend meetings/training as required by management.
- Attend a weekly sales meeting with the Dual Director of Sales.