Sales Coordinator

Westin Chicago Northwest / The Westin Chicago Northwest / 400 Park Blvd / Itasca, IL 60143, USA

Responsibilities
To assist in the overall efficient operation of the Sales Department. Responsible for the efficient and professional coordination of any assigned banquet, meeting or reception. To accomplish this, you will prepare all event documentation and coordinate with sales, hotel departments and customers to ensure consistent, high-level service throughout pre-event, event and post event phases. You will recognize opportunities to maximize revenue opportunities by up‑selling and offering enhancements to create outstanding events. Act as liaison between field salesperson and customer throughout the event process. Access and input data into a computer system to generate account history reports.

Qualifications
Must have a self‑starting personality with an even disposition. Can communicate well with guests. Must be willing to "pitch‑in" and help co‑workers with their job duties and be a team player. Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in order to interact with vendors and department heads. Hotel reservations & Sales and Catering software program knowledge is helpful.

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