About the job. Ascott Hospitality UK is seeking an experienced and confident Sales Coordinator to become part of our Team. You will report to the CRO Manager, supporting the Sales and Reservations team with administration and booking enquiry to achieve confirmed revenue across our portfolio of properties.
As our Sales Coordinator, you will be responsible for:
1. Tracking each sales opportunity to close successfully.
2. Acting as a positive ambassador for EU properties ensuring that positive brand image is strengthened and maintained in all interactions with customers and colleagues.
3. Coordinating requests for groups and long stays proposals for EU properties.
4. Being responsible for groups and long stays enquiries and all related administration.
5. Ensuring all groups’ related tasks are completed and communicated to the appropriate hotel departments.
6. Keeping property information relating to customer requirements, interests and market activities up to date.
7. Using Salesforce to input, maintain and plan targeted sales activity.
8. Building relationships with the bookers in order for them to return.
9. Handling, converting and closing enquiries to successful conclusion within agreed service levels.
10. Driving up-selling of rooms, supporting company’s performance.
11. Liaising with the client in order to obtain the necessary information required to ensure that their requirements are met, and expectations managed.
12. Providing cover and support for the other Sales Coordinators and Reservations Agents when required.
To be successful in the role of Sales Coordinator, we require:
1. Previous experience working in a relevant sales environment.
2. Effective communication skills.
3. Good administrative and organisational skills.
4. Opera Cloud/RMS PMS experience desirable.
5. Guest service and Relationship Management focused.
This is your opportunity to be part of our team as a Sales Coordinator. We focus on your professional and personal development, and we offer:
1. Genuine career opportunities within our business.
2. Valuable on-the-job training, along with access to our digital online learning platform and numerous other learning and development opportunities.
3. A travel allowance for every day you work to contribute to your commuting cost.
4. A PERKBOX subscription with benefits, retail discounts and savings available from your first day.
5. Employee Assistance Programme.
6. Refer a Friend bonus.
7. Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony and company team parties.
8. Once you pass your probation, a special staff rate when staying in our European properties.
9. Staff incentives when you and your team perform.
10. (If relocating) 30 days of relocation accommodation within one of our properties, whilst you find permanent lodging.
About Us. At The Ascott Limited, we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds to create a supportive and thriving workplace where everyone can contribute their unique perspectives.
A trusted hospitality company, Ascott’s presence extends across Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA. Its diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments. Ascott's award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello. Through Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), Ascott’s loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and offers at participating properties.
Required skills: Time Management, Decision Making, Customer Service, Multitasking, Organisation Skills, Attention to Detail, Sales, Customer Focus, Communication Skills, Problem Solving.
Department: Sales.
Language required: English.
The company. At The Ascott Limited, we believe that our guests can be anywhere in the world, and still feel right at home. With a suite of accommodation options that spans serviced apartments & hotels, coliving properties, as well as independent senior living apartments, our guests can count on us for that sense of comfort and familiarity, be it for a short stopover or a new space to call their home.
A trusted hospitality company, Ascott’s presence extends across Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA. Its diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments. Ascott's award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello. Through Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), Ascott’s loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and offers at participating properties.
This year, Ascott marks 40 years in hospitality service. Growing from strength to strength, powering up through new alliances and transforming challenges into triumphs, Ascott is trailblazing tomorrow and charting a new future of growth.
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