Sales Coordinator

Sales Coordinator For The Homewood Suites, Downtown Salina, KS

We are seeking a sales coordinator to assist with the flow of the sales office. The sales coordinator will need to have hands on sales skills. They will assist sales managers in meeting or exceeding sales goals set by the company by developing new accounts and growing current accounts. Solid knowledge in planning, sales production, administration, account management, budget and marketing plan preparation.

Job requirements include:

• Prepare and interpret weekly and monthly reports as required.
• Attend tradeshows and special events.
• Develop target lists and action plans for account solicitation.
• Use sales forms and database system according to standard operating procedures.
• Monitor room inventory and rate programs; be knowledgeable of occupancy, average rate, and REVPAR goals.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
• Conduct required number of sales calls to achieve revenue goals.
• Create contracts and BEOs for companies and events.
• Create reservations and enter rooming lists.
• Prepare banquet billing and post payments.

Knowledge and skills required:

• Represents themselves, and the hotel with the highest level of integrity and professionalism, a service-focused approach, and a caring, sincere attitude at all times.
• Exhibits a positive and involved team attitude to all hotel departments and maintains open communications with all co-workers for the best overall performance of the hotel. Displays a neat, clean, and business-like appearance at all times.
• Requires knowledge of general sales techniques.
• Develop strong internal and customer relationships.
• Requires highly developed customer service skills.
• Multitask and follow-up, set and manage priorities and plan activities in advance.
• Ability to effectively present information, respond to questions from clients in timely manner.
• Eager and quick learner - creative thinker and to assist with social media platform engagement.

This position will require you to work evenings, weekends, and special events as needed. Drug Free Workplace. Lighthouse Properties values diversity in our workforce.