Area Sales & Event Coordinator

Courtyard DT Greenville•Greenville, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN GREENVILLE IS SEEKING AN EXPERIENCED AND DYNAMIC AREA SALES & EVENT COORDINATOR. COMPENSATION IS BASED ON EXPERIENCE. THE PURPOSE OF THE AREA SALES & EVENTS COORDINATOR IS TO INCREASE ROOM REVENUE BY INCREASING PRODUCTION OF EXISTING SPECIAL, CORPORATE/TRAVEL AGENT/CONSORTIA ACCOUNTS AND GROUPS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DIRECTOR OF SALES MANAGER(S). MUST HAVE OPEN AVAILABILITY, INCLUDING NIGHTS, HOLIDAYS, AND WEEKENDS. COMPANY BENEFITS INCLUDE HEALTH, VISION, DENTAL, PTO, 401K, DISCOUNTS, AND MUCH MORE.

Requirements

Must have open availability, including nights, holidays, and weekends.
Must be able to speak, read, and understand English.
Full-time hours available (at least 30 hours per week).
This is an hourly position.
Applicants are subject to background and substance abuse screening prior to any offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred

Responsibilities

Develop relationships with key lead generating sources i.e., third parties, CVB, the sales organization.
Conduct site visits and tours of hotel; entertain qualified clients.
Attend client’s events and special third-party events to build relationships and secure business.
Be self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Compose and express thoughts in a clear and understandable way to ensure effective communications.
Possess the professional style and confidence to effectively represent the hotel and execute the duties and responsibilities of the position.