Sales Coordinator

Choice Hotels International • Minneapolis, MN

21h • $22 - $24

About The Position

Choice Hotels International, Inc (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. A challenger in the upscale segment and a leader in midscale and extended stay, Choice® has more than 7,400 hotels, representing over 625,000 rooms, in 45 countries and territories. A diverse portfolio of 22 brands that run the gamut from full-service upper upscale properties to midscale, extended stay and economy enables Choice® to meet travelers' needs in more places and for more occasions while driving more value for franchise owners and shareholders. The award-winning Choice Privileges® loyalty program and co-brand credit card options provide members with a fast and easy way to earn reward nights and personalized perks. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com. The ability to model Choice’s Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity are key to our success in inspiring Loyalty, Growth, and the Hospitality Spirit. Our managed hotels portfolio includes Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson Red, Park Plaza, and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson. Provides the director and managers of sales, catering and marketing with administrative and clerical support including word- processing, typing, e-mailing, filing, data-entry, faxing, copying, corresponding, answering telephones, processing mail, taking notes and/or dictation, making travel arrangements and performing other general office duties. Assists on special projects as needed. Hourly Wage: $22.00-$24.00

Requirements

• High school diploma required, associate’s degree preferred
• Minimum one - three years hotel experience preferred
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite®, Delphi and/or Choice Advantage
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong mathematical skills
• Local market knowledge preferred
• Able to collaborate effectively in a team environment
• General knowledge of contract laws a plus
• Required to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of times
• Lift, carry, or otherwise move and use of force or exertion up to 75 lbs.
• Use of manual dexterity of common office equipment; such as but not limited to, computers, printers, phones ect.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, administrative duties to key sales and catering team personnel, including but not limited to:
• Support, distribute and organize all customer and hotel communications including, but not limited to: phone coverage, emails, reporting, solicitation, and voice of customer communication distribution
• Producing reports and communications as needed
• Participates in the development and implementation of business strategies for the hotel which are aligned with Choice's overall mission, vision values and strategies
• Assists with developing and implementing strategies for achieving group, convention and catering sales goals
• Contributes to the Sales and/or Catering Team’s individual and team goals by assisting with the preparation of group, convention, and catering-related business
• Supports managers with convention planners, sales account managers and clients on their needs
• Assists Sales with prospective customers
• Assists on-site client inspections to illustrate available services, and educates customer on meeting and sleeping room set-ups and capabilities
• Supports customer satisfaction with convention and group business; follows-up with key contacts on a regular basis to assess satisfaction
• Ensure all materials used are in accordance with brand standards
• Maintains proper flow of information to/from sales and/or team, reviews work file of assigned accounts and managers
• Communicates clients' requests via group resumes, BEOs and billing distribution to all departments in an effective and timely manner
• Prepares reports as necessary to improve management decision making and critical evaluation of work activities
• Manages the Inquiry logs, Group Room Control (GRC) and Group Diary logs
• Creates 100% guest satisfaction by providing the Radisson experience through performance that demonstrates the standards of, genuine hospitality and exceeding guest expectations
• Gives personal attention, takes personal responsibility, and uses teamwork when providing guest service
• Listens, apologizes with empathy, finds a solution, and follows through when resolving guest problems
• Provides Yes I Can! genuine hospitality and teamwork on an ongoing basis
• Assumes the responsibility to notice when the guest is not satisfied and uses their best judgment as to when it is appropriate to use the 100% Guest Satisfaction
• Performs other duties as required by Management to provide 100% Guest Satisfaction and genuine hospitality to our Guest

Benefits

• 1st of the month following 30 days of service: Full benefits package to our full-time employees, including health, dental, vision, short & long term disability, auto insurance, and so much more!
• Employer paid Accident insurance and HSA contribution
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 90 Days: Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Bereavement
• 1 Year: Paid Floating Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED