Sales Coordinator
New Orleans, LA, United States
Sales Coordinator/Event Planner
Regular Full-Time
The Sales Coordinator/Event Planner provides prompt, courteous, and efficient handling of all requests for guest room reservations, changes, cancellations, and information. Coordinates group room blocks, rooming lists, and final reporting. Supports the revenue management functions of the hotel in terms of group rates and inventory controls.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
High School Diploma
4 year college degree preferred but not required
Experience Minimum of one year hotel experience in Front Office or Reservations with hotel property management systems knowledge required. Previous customer service orientation and training is required.
Skills and Knowledge
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organization skills, manages time well, correctly prioritizes and if flexible
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to manage outside departments and agencies
Strong interpersonal skills and possession of a full understanding of professional business ethics, decorum and social skills
Proficient in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Appropriate professional appearance and demeanor
Comprehension of technical application of reservations system
Full understanding of hotel product and the market conditions
Demonstrates self-confidence, energy and enthusiasm
Team-Player
Detail-oriented
Ability to master basic selling techniques
JOB DUTIES
30% Rate, Block and Inventory Management Build all group blocks in the CRS timely and once the group turns definite
Review and Modify all existing group blocks to ensure room type available for sell through
Build all groups in CRS to include group information, rooms, ADR and gst/room. Modify blocks periodically based on pick up with guidance from Director of Sales
30% Reservation Processing Process all group rooming list and provide contact all necessary confirmation information
Establish POG (Personalized Online Group Page) for all individual
Ensure that appropriate rate & blackout date restrictions are being adhered to by the referring company
30% Meetings, Report Generation and Administrative Functions Conduct a weekly Group Pickup Meeting – utilize the group pickup report to monitor group cut-off dates and review with Sales; discuss pickup within room blocks; make needed inventory changes in CRS based on discussion; document and record minutes and distribute to attendees
Attend all Yield Meetings and ensure the revenue management strategies are supported and executed correctly at the property
Provide daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly production reports to sales managers and Director of Sales
Create individual files with designated information for each group booking received from the Sales Department. Update changes/adjustments received from Sales in a timely manner
Pull updated convention block pickup from housing company websites on a weekly basis for all conventions within a 120-day window. Forward the report to the Sales Manager & Director of Revenue, and bring to weekly Group Pickup Meeting for discussion
Assist with post-convention report calculations
Assist with post-convention attendee audits through use of proprietary online tool
5% Managing Corporate and Local Negotiated Accounts Serve as support function and liaison between BTS Manager and corporate accounts
5% Existing Reservation Review Daily review of all existing reservations from proper coding
SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company
Answer other hotel team member's questions regarding revenue management in a friendly and courteous manner
Provide training to other hotel team members on revenue management procedures and principles, as needed
Ensure that all room’s statistics reports, including FMS, Report of Operations, and any other related reports are accurate and consistent
Ensure that all revenue management related systems are maintained, including: GRO, OnQ RMS, OnQ FMS, , DMPE/Delphi, HIDB, MARSHA, Lightspeed, CITY/SFA Web, PRiO, Opera, Reserve & Envision. Employ the assistance of the Director of Sales, Director of Front Office, Electronic Sales and Marketing Manager as needed Contribute to the development of the marketing plan
Maintain an organized and clean work area and hotel environment
Other duties as assigned
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