Now Hiring - Sales & Events Coordinator in Durham, NC

SREE Hotels is looking for a Sales and Events Coordinator at our Hilton Garden Inn hotel, located in the Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle Park area.

As the Sales and Events Coordinator, you will enjoy professional training & development, responsive corporate support, competitive pay, and an excellent benefits package that includes fully-paid health insurance after 3 years’ of service, dental & vision insurance and a matching 401K.

ABOUT SREE HOTELS LLC

As one of the fastest-growing property management groups in the Southeast, SREE Hotels LLC offers our associates unparalleled opportunities for advancement in the Hospitality Industry. The Company currently owns and operates 24 brand name hotels in popular markets like Charlotte, Raleigh, Columbia, Charleston, Cincinnati and Myrtle Beach and we are expanding. Our portfolio includes well-respected brands like Marriott, Hilton, & IHG. Our Corporate Office is conveniently located in the beautiful Ballantyne area of Charlotte, NC with easy access to major highways and airports making travel a breeze.

For more information, visit our website at [please apply online] POSITION PURPOSE:

Support Sales Managers and Director with group and meeting/event clients to ensure that all related event/rooms requirements for groups and/or catering are documented and communicated to all hotel departments. Responsible for securing and coordinating meeting/event details for all internal and external clients. At times, acts as a liaison between Sales Managers/Director and the customer to ensure complete customer satisfaction

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include the following. Other duties may be assigned.)

• Maintains & updates all active files. Log in pick-up of room nights, food & beverage, after event has actualized (Weekly) in sales database system.
• Uncovers as much information as possible from the meeting planner regarding the group’s habits in order to aid other hotel outlets in their staffing, i.e. Front Desk.
• Supports Sales Department with any deliveries, shipments and disbursements of all group equipment and collateral.
• Updates functions (in book, calendar, or computer) as group’s agenda becomes finalized in order to minimize space needs and free space for other sales opportunities per request of Sales Management. Notifies appropriate Director/Sales Manager of any changes or additions to outlined agenda.
• Attend specific sales meetings and/or property specific meetings
• Must be aware of entire hotel operation.
• Follow up with group blocks prior to cut off date with group room pick up and confirming group cut-off date.
• Answer in-coming calls and direct or handle appropriate requests.
• Provide phone, email, and office coverage to assist customers as needed
• Block space, detail and create BEOs for all meeting/events. Work directly with the client to detail all aspects of their event, including, but not limited to menu planning, themes/décor/equipment, securing function space and more.
• Prepare group resumes, daily function report and BEO packets. Ensure all rooms/event information is distributed throughout the hotel.
• Resolve any issues, complaints and or problems that ensure quality product delivery and client satisfaction.
• Ensure all billing, commission payments, deposits, etc are correct and processed accordingly.
• Conduct hotel site tours when needed or appropriate. Assist the Sales Managers with any site visit preparation per their request.
• Assist Sales Managers with inputting group rooming list, preparing convention kits and collateral to be used in house and on sales calls
• Type all proposals, contracts and BEOs on a timely basis and create appropriate file.
• Responsible for keeping the Sales Managers/Director appropriately informed of all messages taken in their absence.
• Attend pre-conference meetings to provide client satisfaction.
• Maintain a professional and friendly relationship with other departments, team members and guests.
• Present a clean, pleasant, professional image to project a positive appearance to potential guests and clients.
• Perform other services and duties as requested by the Sales Managers, Director and/or General Manager

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED; training, experience and/or education in Hospitality Sales is preferred.
• Prior experience working in a Hotel environment
• Experience with reservation systems (FOSSE, OnQ, etc.) is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Disclaimer

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of people assigned to this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. All employees may be required to perform activities outside of their normal job responsibilities from time to time as needed.

EOE - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.