Sales and Catering Coordinator

WINDSOR CAPITAL GROUP•San Luis Obispo, CA

3d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team! Windsor Hospitality thrives in building hospitality careers. We want to design a path of professional growth and give you the keys to such success. We are recognized as a strong partner with warm-hearted hospitality staff nationwide. Windsor Hospitality is looking for their newest Sales and Catering Coordinator! About this Location: This position is located at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in San Luis Obispo, CA. Nestled in the heart of California’s Central Coast, our all-suite hotel offers convenient access to downtown SLO, local wineries, and scenic hiking trails. Surrounded by rolling hills and just minutes from the beach, our property provides the perfect home base for guests to relax, explore, and experience the charm of the Central Coast. Why do we need you? The sales and catering coordinator collaborates with the sales, catering, and banquet teams to achieve established revenue goals and service metrics.

Requirements

One year or more of proven track record in hospitality sales
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multi-task through strong organization skills
Must be computer literate; have experience using Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office
Ability to be assertive and persuasive without being aggressive
Professional, upbeat telephone voice
Ability to engage management decision-makers and influencers at any level
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a high-paced work environment is essential

Nice To Haves

Database management experience, Salesforce/Delphi FDC, PEP preferred
Previous experience in an administrative role is desirable

Responsibilities

Assist in driving departmental sales.
Collaborate with and support department managers by preparing accurate and creative customer correspondence and contracts
Conduct interest research as requested to help secure new business.
Listen to and review customer communications, identify needs, respond appropriately, and maintain strong relationships to support hotel sales and catering events
Assist with administrative tasks including rooming lists, block routing, customer correspondence, function sheets, weekly event schedules, resumes, reports, and special projects
Liaise between inter departments to facilitate services agreed upon by sales management and clients
Own and manage lead log and lead statistics
Maintain awareness of departmental goals and understand how the role contributes to achieving or exceeding those goals
Enter group pickup data into Delphi after each group departure
Prepare estimates of charges for clients
Perform all other duties as assigned by a manager or supervisor