Sales Coordinator

Driftwood Hospitality Management's company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services - all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel.

Marriott and CY / TY Experience Preferred!

JOB SUMMARY

The Sales Coordinator supports the Sales & Events departments. This position reports to the Director of Sales & Marketing, adheres to Company standards and accepts other responsibilities as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

• Support the Sales & Catering team administratively including correspondence, preparing reports, and assisting with reservations.
• Provide telephone and message support for the department and respond to inquiries in a timely, clear, and pleasant manner.
• Exercise decision making skills to direct requests both internal and external.
• Maintain guest profiles, contacts and additional necessary records used in the Sales & Catering operation.
• Assist the Sales & Catering team with the preparation of contracts, proposals and addendums and track the completion status.
• Act as liaison between Sales & Catering Managers and clients in Sales & Catering Managers' absence. Take booking inquiry information via phone and prepare proper paperwork.
• Handle reservations for VIP guests and clients.
• Ensure that all arrangements, including upgrades and amenities, are handled properly.
• Coordinate with other departments through verbal and written instructions.
• Block group & meeting space specifications and ensure that accurate information is collected and entered in the reservations system.
• Communicate with all hotel departments as appropriate. Ensure prompt attention to time sensitive requests by hotel colleagues.
• Order office supplies and collateral inventory for Sales & Catering Department and Executive Offices.
• Complete additional projects as assigned.
• Assists sales and catering team in the preparation of Banquet Event Orders and internally distributes to departments when necessary.
• Assists front office team, General Manager and sales team with travel agent and corporate reservations.
• Assists sales, catering, and accounting team with scheduling, collecting, and ensuring accurate and on time delivery of group deposits.
• Prepares detailed and quality Group Resumes and internally distributes to all necessary departments to proactively and appropriately convey pertinent group information to team.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Benefits

EEO : Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.