Position : Group Experience & Sales Coordinator
Introduction : Join our high-performing team at Wild Rice Retreat, a Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award winner (#14 Destination Spa Resort in 2024 and #3 Midwest Resort in 2023). This is an exceptional opportunity to help bring world class wellness experiences to the Midwest.
Purpose : To ensure group and guided retreat goals are met through meticulous execution and attention to detail. To create exceptional experiences for retreat leaders and their participants by serving as the vital link between our sales team and operational implementation.
Tasks & Responsibilities :
Group Sales Contract Execution
- Coordinate all contract details post-signature to ensure flawless delivery of promised services
- Process contract amendments and adjustments as needs evolve
- Conduct regularly scheduled client check-ins to ensure all needs are addressed
- Document and communicate finalized arrangements to all property departments
- Lead regular event planning & coordination meeting with on-site team
- Conduct thorough post-retreat follow-up
- Ensure all deadlines and timelines are consistently met including deposit payments and room block cutoff dates
- Support Operations team in reconciling final guest room bills and collection on Group / Event Master folios
Operational Excellence
Work collaboratively with team members and group leaders to prepare and distribute comprehensive BEOsCommunicate all retreat details with organizers including : guest lists, schedules, F&B requirements, welcome materials, and wellness offeringsCross-reference all group schedules with property calendars to prevent conflicts, particularly space usage.Prepare and distribute guest communications related to retreat activities, itineraries, and programming.Serve as the essential liaison between Sales and Operations departments.Collaborate with the AGM to coordinate group activities, ensuring space availability and alignment with the existing immersions calendar during retreats.Create memorable moments for VIP retreat leaders that exceed expectations and inspire them to returnGuest Experience
Provide exceptional on-site support for retreat leaders.Conduct property tours for prospective group clients.Ensure the operations team has the necessary information to provide a seamless arrival experience for retreat leaders and participants.Identify opportunities to enhance the guest journey through thoughtful touchpointsCollaborate with the property team to implement real-time solutions as opportunities arise during retreats, keeping necessary stakeholders informed as appropriate.Marketing Support
When requested, participate in marketing meetings, offering operational insightsProvide feedback on group experiences to inform future marketing effortsEducation and Experience :
High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferredMinimum 2 years' experience in hospitality operations, event management, or retreat coordinationExperience in wellness industry settings highly valuedRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilitiesOutstanding communication skills, both written and verbalProficiency with Google Suite and hospitality management systemsAbility to manage multiple projects with different deadlines simultaneouslyStrong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challengesProfessional demeanor and presen ce when interacting with guests and partnersCommitment to wellness principles and understanding of retreat experiencesAbility to maintain composure and deliver results in a fast-paced environmentPhysical Demands :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is :
Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and talk or hear.Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.Regularly required to lift and / or move up to 25lbs - occasionally lift and / or move up to 50lbs.Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and depth perception.You may be assigned other duties as needed and your duties may change from time to time, based on the needs of Charlestowne Hotels and your skills, as determined by Charlestowne Hotels.