Sales Coordinator - Hotel Zamora - Sherman Associates
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
About the Job
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
Keyword: Sales Manager, Sales, Marketing, PR, Public Relations, Hotel, Hospitality, Tourism, Event Planner, Events, Leasing, Development
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
Benefits:
We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package For Full Time Team Members Which May Include
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Employer paid short term disability
- Employer paid life insurance
- Additional Supplemental Insurance Policies including
- Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness
- Hospital Indemnity
- Long-Term Disability
- Pet insurance
- Employer paid employee assistance program
- Fully vested 401k company match program
- 9 Paid holidays and competitive PTO program
- Sherman Associates owned Starbucks and Hotel discounts
Sherman Associates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to apply.
This job advertisement is intended to provide information essential to understanding the scope of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
Only applicants who complete our application process will be considered for employment. Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact careers@sherman-associates.com
From: Sherman Associates