Dual Sales Coordinator

Lodgco Hospitality•Sarasota, FL

71d

About The Position

Are you enthusiastic about sales, guest service, and hospitality? We are on the lookout for a driven and detail-oriented Sales Coordinator to assist our sales teams at two of our hotels: Hyatt Place Lakewood Ranch and Hyatt Place Bradenton Airport. This dual-property position provides a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with seasoned sales professionals, contribute to strategic initiatives aimed at boosting revenue, and thrive in a dynamic, customer-focused environment. If you are eager to begin your career in hotel sales, don’t hesitate to apply today! JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for providing sales support to assigned hotels.

Requirements

Computer software and telephone skills
Communication both verbal and written
Dependable and customer focus
Time management and problem solving skills
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record – satisfactory criminal background screening required

Nice To Haves

Hotel experience preferred
Sales experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Answer sales phone calls when sales manager is not available
Respond to all sales inquiries accurately, timely and in a professional manner
Solicit past group business
Solicit new business based on hotel’s needs (group or transient TBD by GM or Sales Leader)
Proactively sell meeting and banquet space
Meet or exceed activity goals determined by GM or Sales Leader
Type correspondence, reports and necessary forms ( i.e. contracts, prepare proposals, etc.) as directed
Assistance in coordination of all group business as contracted by the sales manager
Effectively communicating with all departments to ensure that the meeting and related functions are executed to exceed the client’s expectations–assist set up, tear down of meeting rooms
Maintain well-documented, accurate, organized and up-to-date file management
Develop strong customer relationships through professional client communication
Work with sales personnel to achieve required sales team goals
Have current knowledge of hotel rates, strategies, discounts and promotions
Assist with completing required sales reports
Assist hotel with implementing hotel specific selling strategies
Promptly follows-up on all customers needs and inquiries in an efficient and expedient manner
Assists the sales manager with client events, etc.
Book all wedding events
Provide information on hotel; conduct tours
Maintains social media sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, etc.