Sales Office Manager

Southernhospitalityinternshipprogram; Tennessee; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality internship program in Tennessee is offering a valuable opportunity to provide administrative and operational support to the Sales, Catering & Events team. Responsibilities include managing documentation, facilitating communication, preparing reports, and ensuring the smooth execution of events. Ideal candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. This role is essential for the coordination of large groups and events, ensuring customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented individual capable of maintaining documentation accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Sales, Catering & Events team.
• Serve as the primary administrative lead for documentation and processes.
• Manage group files, billing, invoicing, and produce reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Property Management System

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

SUMMARY

Provide administrative and operational support to the Sales, Catering & Events team at Wilderness at the Smokies and Soaky Mountain Waterpark by managing documentation, communication, reporting, and processes to ensure accurate, efficient group sales and event execution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded as management deems necessary.

• Serve as the primary administrative lead for the Sales, Catering & Events department, ensuring accuracy, organization, and consistency across all documentation and processes.
• Act as the first point of contact for administrative inquiries and professionally manage all sales, catering, and events, phone calls and email communications, modeling proper phone and email etiquette.
• Create, maintain, audit, and trace group files from booking through post‑event closeout, including contracts, proposals, Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), internal meeting requests, and related documentation.
• Input, verify, and manage rooming lists; monitor cut‑off dates; track pick‑up; and ensure compliance with reporting, deposit, and contractual deadlines.
• Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly reports including net room nights, pick‑up, cut‑off tracking, group revenue, commissions, rebates, and related financial documentation.
• Close out groups, process billing and invoicing, handle commissions, rebates, tax‑exempt documentation, and complete end‑of‑month processing.
• Provide weekly group information and arrival reports to all departments to support operational readiness for upcoming groups and events.
• Coordinate room assignments and arrival logistics with the Guest Experience staff, and provide hands‑on support for large group check‑ins.
• Provide onsite operational support for groups by coordinating with Activities and Banquets teams as needed.
• Support Catering & Events sales activities including quoting, preparing proposals, contracts, BEOs, birthday party bookings, and event logistics.
• Maintain organized physical and digital filing systems and documentation standards; manage office supplies and vendor coordination as needed.
• Assist with onboarding and training team members on administrative systems, reporting tools, and workflow procedures; recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Produce professional correspondence, reports, and documents that are clear, audience‑appropriate, and grammatically accurate.
• Utilize required computer systems including the Property Management System and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to support department operations.
• Maintain strong interdepartmental relationships and uphold resort service standards, professionalism, attendance, and performance expectations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.