Now Hiring - Sheraton Hotels & Resorts - Sales and Catering Assistant in Hopkins, MN

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LET'S CHAT BUT HOW ABOUT THE DETAILS FIRST? MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, OCCASSIONAL WEEKENDS AS NEEDED TO HELP SUPPORT OUR TEAM. WE CAN BE VERY FLEXIBLE FOR THE RIGHT INDIVIDUAL. FLEXIBLE DAYS, FLEXIBLE STARTING & ENDING TIME. LIFE HAPPENS, WE GET IT. PAY RATE FALLS SOMEWHERE BETWEEN $20 (LIMITED EXPERIENCE) TO $25 (EXPERIENCED PRO). GREAT BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDING HEALTH, DENTAL, VISION, PTO TIME, 401K MATCH AND A HOST OF OTHER GREAT BENEFITS. ARE YOU A SALES / CATERING / CUSTOMER SERVICE / TRAVEL / HOSPITALITY PRO? INTERESTED IN WORKING FOR A COMPANY WHERE YOUR TALENTS AND SKILLS ARE HIGHLY VALUED? WANT TO BE A PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER WHERE YOU CAN THRIVE? THIS IS A HIGHLY COVETED POSITION - WE ARE SEEKING THE IDEAL CANDIDATE TO HELP LEND THEIR SUPPORT TO OUR SALES & CATERING TEAM. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO INDIVIDUALS WITH CURRENT OR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN A FULL-SERVICE HOTEL. OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE MARRIOTT CI/TY EXPERIENCE. $300 HIRING BONUS ([please apply online] DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT) FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MARRIOTT CI/TY EXPERIENCE. NO CI/TY EXPERIENCE, BUT HAVE SALES & CATERING EXPERIENCE? YOU CAN EXPECT A $200 HIRING BONUS ([please apply online] DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT). NOT SURE YOU MEET THE REQUIRMENTS? WE ENCOURAGE ALL CANDIDATES TO APPLY - THE HOTEL BUSINESS IS A GREAT BUSINESS. IF THIS ROLE MAY NOT BE THE FIT, WE JUST MIGHT HAVE SOMETHING ELSE AVAILABLE FOR YOU! POSITION SUMMARY The Sales & Catering Administrator assists the sales team by accurately and efficiently performing the execution and coordination of all sales & catering functions. Provides assistance in the sales process by qualifying and booking inquires when appropriate. The Sales & Catering Administrator reports directly to the Director of Sales & Marketing CORE RESPONSIBILITIES * Perform job according to standard operating procedures * At all times provide professional hospitality to all guests and clients * Answer telephone inquiries, accurately transfer calls to appropriate Sales/Catering * Associate, and take accurate and detailed messages * Assist in the sales effort by qualifying and when appropriate booking the business of pop up inquiries * Assist the sales team in the area of telephone prospecting and outside sales blitzes by contacting the clients from an established list developed by the sales team * Assist sales team retrieving rooming list, deposits and banquet guarantees when needed * Create banquet room door signs for groups in meeting rooms as well as maintain the reader board in the lobby with all group functions * Order office supplies for sales office as directed by DOS * Prepare sales kits for sales team * Complete Sales Proposals, Contracts, BEOs and Banquet Checks * Make copies of room contacts, group resumes and rooming lists, BEO's, daily reports and client evaluation forms and other items as required; distribute to the appropriate departments * Maintain office filing system * Efficiently sort and distribute mail for the hotel * Assist sales and catering associates as needed * May perform additional duties as required KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES * Ability to work independently, prioritize work and ask for clarification when needed * Strong work ethic * Excellent oral and written communication skills * Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint * Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to take initiative and * handle multiple projects simultaneously * Accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to proof own work * Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS * Sit, stand and walk for varying lengths of time. * Lift approximately twenty (20) pounds. * Grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, pulling, pushing, listening and hearing ability, and visual ability. * Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, multi-line phone, filing cabinets, photocopiers, scanner, and other office equipment as needed. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions that are required of an employee in this position. Therefore, other duties may be asked of an employee in this position from time to time. Join our dynamic team as a Catering Coordinator where your expertise will contribute to creating memorable dining experiences for our clients! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Paid time off * Paid training * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Work Location: In person