Sales Coordinator

Overview

DoubleTree by the Galleria is looking for an enthusiastic, and outgoing Sales Coordinator to join the team. If you have strong interpersonal skills, previous administrative experience and the ability to work independently with little supervision, submit your resume to apply!
Required Skills and Abilities

Administrative experience required
Previous experience as hotel sales highly preferred
Previous Hilton front desk experience a plus
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Command of the English language, bi-lingual in Spanish a plus
Possess basic mathematical skills
High level of comfortability in working with computers to include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and facilitate information to clients
Able to type at least 50-60 WPM
Job Description

Answer incoming calls, complete a lead form and direct the caller to the Director of Sales or Catering Manager
Assist guests with questions, changes and special requests
Create banquet event orders, letters and perform required administrative duties
Serve as liaison between the hotel and the group contact on in house groups
Implement program details including meeting requirements, accommodations, food & beverage functions, audio-visual requirements on in house groups
Organize all information into a written format ("Group Brief") for internal distribution
Knowledge of menu planning, and the ability to "guide" a group towards meals most conducive to the size of their group and the space allotted
Maintain accurate, legible records and files
Create mailing lists, spreadsheets and other departmental projects as needed
Support and assist with servicing event
Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Matching 401k
Employee assistance program
Free life insurance
Paid time off
Holiday pay
Hotel discount program
Free lunch
Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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