Sales Coordinator - Holiday Inn Santa Maria

Driven by an innovative, entrepreneurial spirit, InnVentures has a culture of building teams that produce winning results. We operate over 75 hotels in 20+ states for some of the Nation’s largest REIT’s and private real estate owners, in addition to a large portfolio of individual and family-owned hotels. Throughout our 40-year history we have established proven methods of management, development, and revenue maximization resulting in a trusted acumen for operating major hotel brands.

Holiday Inn Santa Maria, CA

You are helpful and organized by nature, you have the gift of persuasion and you want to learn everything there is to know about sales. If this sounds like you, the Sales Coordinator position may be just the right fit! As a Sales Coordinator, you will play an important role in the overall success of our sales team. Your ability to connect with people in a meaningful way and your hands on attention to detail will both contribute to satisfied and loyal clients.

We offer eligible employees a number of benefits to enhance their health and well-being:

• Group insurance, including medical, dental, vision and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off
• Company-matched 401(k) plan
• Voluntary benefits including short term disability, long term disability, accident, life, critical illness and Flexible Spending Account
• Life enrichment benefits including hotel benefits, employee assistance program, leadership development program and more!
• Get paid daily

• Respond to small group inquiries and other requests in a timely manner.
• Prepare show rooms and give tours to walk-in customers.
• Create and distribute flyers for special events.
• Oversee group blocks and rooming lists ensuring accuracy using our reservation system.
• Provide clerical support to the Director of Sales and Sales team members as requested.
• Assist with scheduling and servicing meeting rooms as needed.
• Order and inventory sales amenities and supplies.
• Provide support and sales insight to the Front Desk team
• Thrive in a fast paced environment and handle last-minute client needs with ease.
• Support the goals of the hotel through teamwork and collaboration with all departments.

Previous sales or event management experience in the hospitality or travel industry is preferred. To be successful in this role, you need strong verbal and written communication skills. You must be able to drive, read, write, type and use various forms of technology. You must be able to lift at least 25 pounds.

Salary Range: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour