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Sales Coordinator

The Fairmont Hotel · Multiple locations ·

Pay:
$26-$28/hr
Job type:
Full Time

Company Description
Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion!

As apioneerin the art ofresponsiblehospitality, the Accor Groupgathersmorethan45 brands, 5,600hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries.Whileeachbrand hasitsownpersonality,whereyouwillbeable totrulyfindyourself,theyallshareacommonambition: tokeepinnovatingandchallengingthestatus-quo.

Byjoiningus,youwillbecomeaHeartist,becausehospitalityis, first andforemost, aworkofheart.

Youwilljoinacaringenvironmentand a teamwhereyoucanbeallyouare. Youwillbein asupportiveplace togrow, tofulfilyourself, todiscoverotherprofessions and topursuecareeropportunities, inyourhotelor inotherhospitalityenvironments, inyourcountry oranywherein the world!

Youwillenjoyexclusivebenefits,specificto thesectorandbeyond, aswellas strong recognition foryourdailycommitment.

Everythingyouwilldowithus,regardlessofyourprofession,willofferadeepsenseofmeaning, tocreatelasting,memorableandimpactfulexperiencesforyourcustomers,foryourcolleaguesand for theplanet.

Hospitality is a work of heart. Join us and become a Heartist.

Job Description
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU

Competitive Salary

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K

Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide

Learning programs through our Academies

Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!

Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities

Rate of Pay: $26.00-28.00 per hour

RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure prompt and courteous service is extended to both internal and external clients

Have a complete understanding and knowledge of hotel's services and facilities

Assist in qualifying leads, researching space, entering bookings in Opera Sales and Event Management, and responding to client(s) either personally or by directing to the appropriate salesperson(s)

Preparation of contracts and proposals

Record and track leads for responses and due dates

Preparation of deposit invoices and tracking of deposits received from clients

Verify group commissions and prepare requests for commission payments

Assist Sales Managers in conducting site inspections of the Hotel

Maintain/order current printed sales and promotional collaterals and office supplies

Coordinate with other departments within the hotel to ensure distribution of important information

Prepare and disseminate routine daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reportsAttend all sales meetings

Obtain and record group histories

Provide administrative duties as required by Sales Managers and Director of Group Sales

Regular Sales Office phone coverage

Assist with preparation and follow-up of sales trips including expense reporting

Assist with duties of Sales Managers when they are absent from the office

Maintain an organized work environment

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum High School Diploma, Business School and/or Hotel School Diploma preferred

Bachelor's or Associate's college degree preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Past hospitality or travel industry experience (internal or external) an asset

Proven competency in the area of organization and communication skills

Ability to work without direct supervision

Pleasant out-going personality/good interpersonal skills

Excellent command of the English language

Desire to pursue a career in Hospitality sales and marketing preferred

Additional Information
Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining U.S. work authorization.

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