• Sales Coordinator - Hotel Zamora

    Sherman Associates, Inc. (St. Pete Beach, FL)


    Job Descriptions:

    The Sales Coordinator supports the sales & marketing operations with the goal of maximizing rates and over-all revenues. Partners with hotel management to lead the sales & marketing operations and relationships with the goal of maximizing negotiated group and transient rate in conjunction with overall revenue; works closely with accounting as applicable to any sales related accounting measures; provides outstanding customer service on behalf of the property and its ownership.

    Essential Functions

    + Assists sales team to identify new contacts, develops sales leads, and responds to sales opportunities in order to maximize revenue

    + Fully understands the hotel amenities, packages, and promotions

    + Generates and develops sales leads and contacts potential clients to build business relationships

    + Produces proposals, event orders, and reservation confirmations for all clients

    + Produces accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the GM, DOSM and other managers

    + Records all appointments, follow-up meetings, and effectively tracks business leads

    + Regularly monitors client satisfaction and resolves any outstanding issues to foster relationships and secure future business

    + Arranges and completes site visits and hotel tours

    + Champions, networks, and prospects to raise awareness of the brand

    + Acts as a business partner, not a supplier to key accounts. Talks with key accounts about their business challenges. Listens and partners to find ways for the hotel or brand to solve client problems

    + Is an expert in the market and understands how to differentiate the brand in the market

    + Completes other tasks and duties as assigned based on business needs

    Required Experience:

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

    + Minimum 1 years of experience in sales or an equivalent number of years of education and sales experience

    + Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills; Ability to communicate effectively with community partners, vendors, external parties, and across internal divisions

    + Shares a passion for the mission, vision, and values of Sherman Associates

    + Schedule may vary due to the specific needs of the hotel

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    + This job operates in a professional office environment

    + This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines

    + Exposed to ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment found in a typical office environment; quiet to moderate noise level

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    + Must be able to sit or stand at a desk or other areas of the property throughout the day based on business needs

    + Must have the ability to move around freely throughout the property and office, and necessity varies from day to day

    + Must be able to exert well-paced ability to reach other departments of the hotel in a timely manner

    + Must be able to lift up to 25-30 lbs. occasionally

    + Requires grasping, writing, sitting or standing, moving about freely, repetitive motions, bending, and communicating effectively

     

    Keyword: Sales Manager, Sales, Marketing, PR, Public Relations, Hotel, Hospitality, Tourism, Event Planner, Events, Leasing, Development

     

    From: Sherman Associates