Sales Coordinator
Wright Investments · Lake Placid, NY · 4 mo ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
Sales Administration
- Provide administrative support to the Director of Sales and sales managers.
- Prepare and distribute proposals, contracts, and other sales documents.
- Maintain accurate client records, group blocks, and sales activity in the hotel’s sales systems.
- Aid in preparing reports and documentation for sales meetings and revenue calls.
Group and Event Coordination
- Cook up group booking details including room blocks, pickup reports, and rooming lists.
- Aid in the preparation and distribution of group resumes and event information to hotel departments.
- Support the coordination of food and beverage event orders and ensure details are communicated to operations teams.
- Monitor group blocks and notify the sales team of changes, cancellations, or adjustments.
Billing and Reporting Support
- Aid in preparing group billing documentation and invoices.
- Track deposits, payments, and outstanding balances for group accounts.
- Help reconcile room nights, event charges, and billing details with accounting when needed.
- Maintain organized files and records for contracts, billing documents, and event details.
Client Communication
- Respond to client inquiries and route sales leads to the appropriate sales manager.
- Aid in client communication regarding event details, rooming lists, and reservation information.
- Provide professional customer service to clients, vendors, and hotel guests.
Interdepartmental Coordination
- Work closely with reservations, front office, accounting, and food and beverage teams to ensure smooth execution of group business.
- Communicate updates to internal teams regarding group arrivals, event details, and schedule changes.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma is required; an associate's or bachelor’s degree in hospitality, business, or related field is preferred.
- Previous experience in hospitality, sales support, or administrative roles is preferred.
- Strong organizational and time management skills are essential.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, is required.
- The ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment is necessary.
Skills and Competencies
- A strong attention to detail.
- Organizational and administrative skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication.
- A customer service mindset.
- The ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
- The ability to solve problems and follow through.
Work Environment
- This position operates primarily in a hotel office environment and requires frequent interaction with multiple hotel departments to ensure group events and sales activities are executed smoothly.