Job Purpose
The beautiful Embassy Suites Raleigh Crabtree is seeking a dedicated Sales & Catering Coordinator. The purpose of the Sales & Catering Coordinator is to increase room revenue by increasing production of existing special, corporate/travel agent/consortia accounts and groups in conjunction with the Sales Manager(s).
Essential Job Functions
- Handle Transient and Group activity.
- Develop action plans to solicit business.
- Develop relationships with key lead generating sources i.e., third parties, CVB, the sales organization.
- Conduct site visits and tours of hotel; entertain qualified clients. Attend client’s events and special third party events to build relationships and secure business leads.
- Find creative approaches to both attract and retain business.
- Use resources to research and find new and existing business.
- Be self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Know how to prepare unique client proposals for group programs.
- Solicit new and existing accounts to meet/exceed revenue goals through telephone solicitation, outside sales calls, site inspections and written communication.
- Pursue opportunities in untapped Corporate Markets for Individual transient sales efforts – Travel Agencies, Wholesale segment focus
- Represent property at hotel, local and other special events. Participate in sales and marketing functions as needed.
- Compose and express thoughts in a clear and understandable way to ensure effective communications.
- Manage multiple activities often in stressful situations with strong organization skills.
- Possess the professional style and confidence to effectively represent the hotel and execute the duties and responsibilities of the position.
- Keep organized files for all corporate and group acts
- Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties, work hours and/or responsibilities for this job at any time.
Experience/Education
College degree preferred; High School diploma and/or 2-3 years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Auro Hotels is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer. All applicants are subject to background and substance abuse screening prior to any offer of employment.