Now Hiring - Marriott International, Inc. - Travel Sales Coordinator in Nashville, TN

Full description of the position

Location: Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

Summary:
White Lodging Sales Coordinators are responsible for administrative support duties for assigned managers and participates in activities and training in preparation for entry-level sales & marketing management positions. The essential functions consist of the following: Participate in activities and training in preparation for entry-level sales & marketing management position. ( Examples include Delphi FDC Training, customer focused selling skills, participation in Rev Gen Sales Week, sales blitzes, site tours, shadowing of Sales Managers, and all sales and marketing functions, attendance in specific meetings, and other activities as deemed necessary.).

Responsibilities:

White Lodging is looking for a team member who has prior sales or hospitality experience, detail oriented, organized and is able to meet specific deadlines. Must encompass the ability to act independently with minimal to no supervision. Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written to be able connect with our guests and team members. Important Daily/weekly tasks include but are not limited to:

• Event Coordination - partner with clients to ensure they have a good event; beginning with the booking and confirmation of the space, meals and other items included in the contract.
• Follow up - receive suggestions and feedback, and discuss opportunities to host future events for the group. Additionally, this is a good time to ask for referrals of others looking for a facility.
• Qualifying Business retrieving a complete understanding of the customers business needs to best meet the expectations of the client and the hotel and closing the sale.
• Sales Support - To help sales leaders improve their productivity and spend more time selling, sales coordinators provide a variety of support services.
• Front Desk Communication - Collaboration with front desk teams ensures the details of group and special corporate directives are executed properly.

Other information:

COMPETENCIES

• Judgment/decision making
• Resourcefulness
• Organization/Planning
• Listening
• Customer focus
• Team player
• Energy
• Ambition
• Drive to grow in a career in hospitality sales.

SKILLS

• Active listening
• Knowledge of Microsoft office
• Communication
• Time management
• Qualification questioning, etc.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• A high school degree is required. Conversely, a bachelors degree and/or previous experience in the hospitality industry is preferred.

FULL TIME BENEFIT OVERVIEW

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k)
• Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Complimentary and Discounted Rooms

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Delphi FDC database: 1 year (Preferred)
• Opera PMS: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person