Sales Coordinator at Best Western Plus Oak Harbor Hotel & Conference Center

Best Western Plus Oak Harbor Hotel & Conference Center & Candlewood Suites WA is looking for a Sales/Events Coordinator to join our award‑winning strong team!

FULL TIME POSITION (occasional weekends & evenings)

Responsibilities

Overseeing the planning, organization, and execution of events such as meetings, conferences, weddings, and conventions

Helping clients plan and execute events, including meetings, conferences, and social gatherings, ensuring all details are meticulously managed

Coordinating with vendors for services such as catering, decorations, and audio‑visual equipment

Preparing budgets, monitoring expenses, and ensuring events stay within budget

Managing event staff, including cleaning and catering crews

Problem solving, addressing any issues that arise during events to ensure seamless experience

Identifying and securing business from corporate clients, travel agencies, local corporate accounts and request for proposals from outside the local area

Engaging with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored information about hotel offerings, including room rates, amenities, and event spaces

Creating and distributing sales proposals, contracts, and event orders

Analyzing market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for increasing sales and improving service offerings

Managing schedules, processing contracts and invoices

Biweekly sales calls with the Franchise Revenue Manager (RMH) to assess rates and potential business opportunities

Generating weekly sales reports

Qualifications

Experience working in Hotel Sales/Events (REQUIRED)

Outstanding communication skills

Strong ability to work with a team towards one goal

Strong organizational abilities, able to multitask

Experienced in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Opera (Hotel Property Management System)

Education

High School Diploma

AA/BA degree in Hospitality

Benefits

PTO

Medical

Free educational programs offered by the Franchise online classes

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