Group Sales Coordinator - FAIRMONT
Washington, DC
About the Job
Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU
- Competitive Salary
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K
- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
- Learning programs through our Academies
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
- Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
Rate of Pay: $25.00-26.50 per hour
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure prompt and courteous service is extended to both internal and external clients
- Have a complete understanding and knowledge of hotel’s services and facilities
- Assist in qualifying leads, researching space, entering bookings in Opera Sales and Event Management, and responding to client(s) either personally or by directing to the appropriate salesperson(s)
- Preparation of contracts and proposals
- Record and track leads for responses and due dates
- Preparation of deposit invoices and tracking of deposits received from clients
- Verify group commissions and prepare requests for commission payments
- Assist Sales Managers in conducting site inspections of the Hotel
- Maintain/order current printed sales and promotional collaterals and office supplies
- Coordinate with other departments within the hotel to ensure distribution of important information
- Prepare and disseminate routine daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
- Attend all sales meetings
- Obtain and record group histories
- Provide administrative duties as required by Sales Managers and Director of Group Sales
- Regular Sales Office phone coverage
- Assist with preparation and follow-up of sales trips including expense reporting
- Assist with duties of Sales Managers when they are absent from the office
- Maintain an organized work environment
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum High School Diploma, Business School and/or Hotel School Diploma preferred
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s college degree preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Past hospitality or travel industry experience (internal or external) an asset
- Proven competency in the area of organization and communication skills
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Pleasant out-going personality/good interpersonal skills
- Excellent command of the English language
- Desire to pursue a career in Hospitality sales and marketing preferred
Additional Information
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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.