If you are looking for a step into a Senior Sales Co-ordinator role within a well-renowned luxury 4-star hotel, this position could be for you. Reporting to the Sales Office Manager, you will have the opportunity to gain exposure in one of the largest revenue-generating areas of the business – conference and events sales. Your role day-to-day will include:
Your day-to-day;
* Support the Sales Office Manager with the management of the team.
* Support with the training and development of the sales team, focusing on conference and events.
* Manage day-to-day activity of the booking cycle.
* Understand and enforce the agreed bedrooms/events/treatment and restaurant sales strategies.
* Undertake KPI reporting to the agreed company standard.
* Forge great relationships with agents and guests alike.
* Be familiar with all hotel facilities and services to advise guests/clients on how best to enhance their stay/visit.
* Using your knowledge of the hotel's products and services, respond to inquiries received, providing guests/clients with proposals to best suit their needs.
* Manage bookings from the initial inquiry through to the seamless handover to the operational team on arrival of the event/stay.
* Develop your knowledge of the hotel’s conference and events product offerings and rate strategies.
* Conduct hotel show rounds to showcase the hotel’s unique selling points.
* Communicate with guests/clients with warmth and hospitality to deliver an authentic and genuine experience.
* Work as part of a sales team to drive and achieve the sales targets.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced and passionate sales coordinator from a busy conference or events office who is keen to develop their career. You will have a flair for organization, an eye for attention to detail, and great communication skills.
Ideally, you will have hotel experience, as well as experience working with Opera, restaurant booking systems, and Fourth Hospitality. You will have a proven ability to maximize business levels, be analytical with KPIs and reporting. We are looking for someone to turn ideas into reality for our guests and clients, always being solution-focused.
In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with:
* A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience.
* Free on-site parking.
* Wagestream - Ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn, giving you more control over your finances.
* 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years).
* Health cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7.
* Discounted Room Rates in our beautiful properties across the UK.
* Discounted Friends & Family Bed & Breakfast Room Rates at our Hotels & Inns across the UK.
* Complimentary membership of onsite gym.
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
* Apprenticeships available.
* Online access to high street discounts.
* Life assurance & pension.
* An engaging & supportive work environment.
* Bespoke training & development programmes.
* Great promotional opportunities.
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