Now Hiring - Holiday Inn & Suites Bloomington-Airport - Sales and Catering Coordinator in Bloomington, IL

Full description of the position

Holiday Inn & Suites is looking for a uniquely qualified hospitality leader to be our Sales & Catering Coordinator for Bloomington, IL. This is a great opportunity for a sales leader with exceptional sales skills, but it is also the springboard to growth opportunities. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand Hotel operations including room types, meeting capacities, service and features
• Create and execute annual marketing plan addressing sales strategy and budget goals.
• Responsible for planning and implementing sales efforts for all short and long-range goals
• Set sales strategies to achieve overall property goals for both rate and occupancy
• Work closely with Hotel GM & Area DOS to assist in capturing group business in all segments including corporate, SMERF, and transient business
• Proactive solicitation of new business to achieve revenue goals
• Target accounts, markets, or segments with proactive solicitation and account saturation
• Participate in local networking organizations, community, and industry events while representing the Hotel in a professional manner
• Manage and maintain vendor relations
• Meet monthly revenue goals for both room and catering sales
• Strive for consistent improvement Guest Satisfaction scores to meet or exceed industry standards.
• Lead by example and empowerment with coaching on regular basis.
• Securing new accounts in the deployed market segment.
• Maintaining existing accounts and developing future business.
• Developing and maintaining good relationships with officials and representatives of local community groups, companies, and trade organizations.
• Ensure that contracts and proposals are sent and followed up on in a timely manner.
• Solid written and verbal English communication skills to effectively negotiate, persuade, influence, and sell full service and focus service brands are required. Job

Requirements

• Must have 3 - 5 years of previous experience as a Hotel Sales at branded hotel with a solid performance track record. i,e Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton or IHG preferred.
• IHG experience and knowledge of IHG operating systems are critical
• Opera PMS knowledge
• Well versed in Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Proven positive business development in previous hotels
• Highly developed computer skills
• Well organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently
• Display initiative, perseverance, and analytical skills
• Highly developed communication skills
• Professional and ethical
• Excellent customer service skills
• Quick learner and hard worker
• Team player and ability to get along with others
• Solid written and verbal English communication skills to effectively negotiate, persuade, influence, and sell brands are required. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits

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• Employee discount
• Paid time off Work Location: In person