Sonesta International Hotels
Sales & Marketing Coordinator
Sonesta International Hotels, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, us, 29938
Job Description Summary
The Sales Coordinator (SC) executes the sales strategy of the hotel, as defined by the Director of Sales, to ensure that occupancy, average daily rate, extended stay and market share goals are achieved. This includes assisting with client requests in a timely manner and efficiently handling all inquiries in absence of the Director of Sales. The SC will be required to perform general administrative duties, but not limited to, contracts, meeting room logistics, group rooming lists, and compiling/updating reports as needed.
Job Description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :Deliver on the promise of Sonesta Service in all interactions with guests and clients. Manage according to the Sonesta G.U.E.S.T. standards and instill a passion for customer service in all associates of the hotel.Develop and maintain assigned segmentation goals to achieve revenue targets for the hotel.Develop and maintain relationships with key clients in order to produce targeted room night goals.Execute directives from the hotel Director of Sales (DOS) and Regional Sales Director (RSD) to effectively operate the Sales Office of the hotel.Communicate operational problems that impact the effectiveness of hotels sales performance.Work with group prospecting websites as defined by the DOS and/or RSD.Assist in creating and implementing hotel-level tactical sales plans that drive measurable occupancy, average rate, and extended stay business volume.Coordinate with other hotel-level departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the Sales Office and prospective clients.Attend Evening Social and Breakfast events as a representative of the management team of the hotel and to prospect for additional sales leads.Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws regarding health, safety, food and alcohol services.Perform other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS :
Previous background from the extended stay industry preferred.Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English; other languages beneficial.Professional verbal and written communication skills.Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances.Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities.Experience with Microsoft Office and Opera systems preferred.Ability to travel including some overnight travel is required.Valid driver's license required.Frequently standing up, bending, climbing, kneeling, and moving about the facility.Carrying, lifting or pulling items weighing up to 25 pounds.Frequently handling objects and equipment.Additional Job Information/Anticipated
Pay Range
Benefits
Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:
Medical, Dental and Vision InsuranceHealth Savings Account with Company Match401(k) Retirement Plan with Company MatchPaid Vacation and Sick DaysSonesta Hotel DiscountsEducational AssistancePaid Parental LeaveCompany Paid Life InsuranceCompany Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability InsuranceVarious Employee Perks and DiscountsHospital IndemnityCritical Illness InsuranceAccident Insurance
Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.
The Sales Coordinator (SC) executes the sales strategy of the hotel, as defined by the Director of Sales, to ensure that occupancy, average daily rate, extended stay and market share goals are achieved. This includes assisting with client requests in a timely manner and efficiently handling all inquiries in absence of the Director of Sales. The SC will be required to perform general administrative duties, but not limited to, contracts, meeting room logistics, group rooming lists, and compiling/updating reports as needed.
Job Description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :Deliver on the promise of Sonesta Service in all interactions with guests and clients. Manage according to the Sonesta G.U.E.S.T. standards and instill a passion for customer service in all associates of the hotel.Develop and maintain assigned segmentation goals to achieve revenue targets for the hotel.Develop and maintain relationships with key clients in order to produce targeted room night goals.Execute directives from the hotel Director of Sales (DOS) and Regional Sales Director (RSD) to effectively operate the Sales Office of the hotel.Communicate operational problems that impact the effectiveness of hotels sales performance.Work with group prospecting websites as defined by the DOS and/or RSD.Assist in creating and implementing hotel-level tactical sales plans that drive measurable occupancy, average rate, and extended stay business volume.Coordinate with other hotel-level departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the Sales Office and prospective clients.Attend Evening Social and Breakfast events as a representative of the management team of the hotel and to prospect for additional sales leads.Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws regarding health, safety, food and alcohol services.Perform other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS :
Previous background from the extended stay industry preferred.Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English; other languages beneficial.Professional verbal and written communication skills.Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances.Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities.Experience with Microsoft Office and Opera systems preferred.Ability to travel including some overnight travel is required.Valid driver's license required.Frequently standing up, bending, climbing, kneeling, and moving about the facility.Carrying, lifting or pulling items weighing up to 25 pounds.Frequently handling objects and equipment.Additional Job Information/Anticipated
Pay Range
Benefits
Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:
Medical, Dental and Vision InsuranceHealth Savings Account with Company Match401(k) Retirement Plan with Company MatchPaid Vacation and Sick DaysSonesta Hotel DiscountsEducational AssistancePaid Parental LeaveCompany Paid Life InsuranceCompany Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability InsuranceVarious Employee Perks and DiscountsHospital IndemnityCritical Illness InsuranceAccident Insurance
Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.