Job Description
Job Description
Description :
SUMMIT HOSPITALITY GROUP : INSIDE SALES & GROUP COORDINATOR
SUMMARY : The Inside Sales & Group Coordinator for the AC Hotel Raleigh Downtown is responsible for the inside group sales effort and assisting the sales and operations teams to ensure that all pre-event, event and post-event phases of group events are executed and communicated appropriately. Capture, qualify and close all new and past group leads driven through property, brand or 3rd party that drive top line revenues, market share and profitability to the portfolio of hotels within the market. In property liaison that is the primary contact for the event planner. Advocate and participate in the seamless communication between sales and operations to ensure the success of the sales efforts and customer satisfaction.
SCOPE OF THE ROLE :
- The expectation of this position requires a minimum 40-hour work week which includes weekends / evenings (Saturday and / or Sunday).
- Tactical and timely execution of hotel and market sales initiatives through group strategies
- Responsible for pre-event, event, and post-event planning, communicating, and executing
- Leverage our business and community relationships and drive group revenues into our portfolio of hotels
- Reactive sales efforts to maximize business opportunities and revenue
- Provide a comprehensive business partnership with our customers to drive loyalty, increase market share, and focus on customer experience
- Performance accountability though goal and activity achievement
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :
Monitor, qualify and respond urgently to all group business inquiriesRe-solicit all past groups for re-booking opportunitiesEffectively manage the turnover process for all group bookings to the propertiesConduct site tours for wedding groups, blitzes, customer events and participate in trade showsResponsible for attending all BEO meetings to include F&B Manager & Chef. Responsible for leading Resume meetings to include AGM, GSM, and any Front Desk Supervisors.Responsible for entering in rooming list or client requested reservationsResponsible for ensuring that a method of payment is collected, entered into the PMS system, and authorized prior to the eventResponsible for posting & verifying all charges on group billing prior to sending to the customerResponsible for distributing all banquet event orders by the direction of the Catering Sales ManagerResponsible for communicating any changes, additions, cancellations to the sales, revenue management and operations teamsAccurate tracking and account data entry into Customer Relationship Management system (CRM / Delphi)Be knowledgeable about brand sales initiative, strategies, trainings, and systemsParticipate in community events, associations, and organizations to promote our company’s community presentsParticipate in assigned corporate and brand sales trainingComplete an annual self-performance appraisalsCommunicate professionally, clearly, and concisely in all written and verbal communicationRequirements :
Previous hotel experience; preferred MarriottPossesses excellent guest service skillsHighly organized and efficient; requires minimal oversightExcellent written and verbal communication skillsTrack record of effective communication skills amongst team members and different departmentsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and OutlookStrong work ethic; must lead by exampleAbility to prepare, audit and understand hotel banquet event orders, group actual reports and agreementsF&B experience is a plusCRM system experience (i.e. : Hotel Sales Pro, Delphi) is a plusCollege degree or equivalent in Hospitality Management preferredStrong interest in further hospitality career developmentREPORTS TO :
Director of SalesWORK ENVIRONMENT :
Flexible work scheduleAbility to lift 50 lbs.Walking, sitting, standing, and bending / reaching for extended periods of time