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Sales Coordinator

Norfolk Waterside Marriott

235 East Main Street
Norfolk, VA 23510

405 Room Hotel
Managed By Concord Hospitality Enterprises
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Full-Time

Description

Responsibilities:

Support and assist Sales and Catering department in managing and maintaining corporate, group and catering

business. This position is designed to provide the highest level of customer satisfaction and support to external

clients and internal partners. This positions serves as liaison between the Sales and Catering team members, the

Event Management team, and other departments at the hotel.

  • Be one of the first points of contact for incoming sales calls, and respond in a quick, timely, and professional manner to all internal partners and external customers.
  • Endeavor to deliver clear and concise communiqué that is representative of Concord Hospitality via all avenues of communication.
  • Demonstrate excellent time management, self-motivation and proactive planning, and endeavor to be organizationally savvy with a keen focus on detail.
  • Work diligently to complete assigned tasks and responsibilities (i.e. including but not limited to assisting with or the management of room blocks, select reporting, client notification of key dates such as cut-off or payment schedule deadlines, group resumes, event orders and BEO’s, billing details, and other integral administrative aspects of the booking or execution of groups and events).
  • Complete or assist with various aspects of pre-event, main event, and post-event details: Track, detail, and communicate with internal partners and external clients about the particulars of each assigned event and group.
  • As needed, gain knowledge of hotel’s food and beverage products, pricing, presentation, and learn about the hotel’s function space, audio visual, and any other details related to group and event success.
  • Learn and use digital sales systems and conceptual sales processes (i.e. Delphi, CI/TY, PMS, sales call process, etc.) and understand the hotel’s sales strategies (i.e. rates, fees, budgeted goals, etc.). Implement these tools and resources in order to accomplish individual and team goals and efficiently complete job duties.
  • Prepare for, participate in, and report out at all necessary internal meetings, conference calls, reporting, planning, training, and other communications required for this position.
  • Endeavor to work in a unified and collaborative way -- one that fosters team work -- and embody an entrepreneurial spirit that enables one to make the best possible decisions for hotel and achieve the team’s overall goals.
  • Own your career development and be an advocate for training and job opportunities that will allow you to continue to hone and develop your talents, skills, creativity, and personal and professional growth.
  • Consistently attain sales activity goals and individual revenue goals including -- but not limited to -- proactive and reactive calls, tours and appointments required for this position, as outlined by Concord and your supervisor (if applicable).

Here are some reasons our associates like working for us:

Our Benefits (applies to Full Time Associates Only)

We offer competitive wages. Full-time associates are eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefit package, which includes medical/dental/vision plans, life insurance, ST/LT disability options, 401K options, tuition assistance, discounted room rates at Concord managed hotels, plus training & development and career advancement opportunities.

We provide Revenue Management and Digital Marketing support as well as amazing training, growth opportunities and excellent leadership. Our sales coordinators can enhance their earnings using our Business Referral Incentive Plan rewarding you for business discovered for our other Concord properties! Our company is huge proponents of training and development including our signature sales training – DST “Dynamic Sales Training” which all sales managers and Director of Sales attend in their first year in the company.

Why Concord?

Our culture is based on our five Cornerstones and they are what we consider our foundation: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability, and Fun. It’s important to us to provide a great work environment for our associates and we strive to hire the BEST associates in the market.

Our “Associate First” culture supports and inspires personal development both within the workplace and beyond. Concord’s associates are what our company is built on, and we strive to recognize them for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. We value work life balance, diversity, and our commitment to provide the best customer service and quality accommodations in every market we exist

If you are seeking a position where you can grow and be a part of a fun team, this job may be your answer. We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.

Pay Range: $17.00 to $20.40 per hour

Posted November 5, 2024

Norfolk Waterside Marriott

Discover Norfolk from our hotel's prime downtown location

Refined luxury and stylish comfort come together brilliantly at Norfolk Waterside Marriott. Perched in the heart of the citys charming downtown district, our hotel is conveniently connected to Waterside Convention Center also just moments from the USS Wisconsin and cruises on the Spirit of Norfolk. Stretch out in your well-appointed room or suite, all of which have been re-designed and offer river or city views, plush bedding and modern amenities. Challenge yourself with a workout in our hotel's state-of-the-art gym or enjoy a swim in the heated indoor pool. Begin your day with our lobby cafe STEAM where We Proudly Serve Starbucks or START, our full service breakfast restaurant. Complete your day with a glass of wine, craft cocktail, and enjoy the distinctive menu in our recently opened Italian Steakhouse, Capo Capo. Plan your next event in downtown Norfolk in one of our elegant ballroom venues or on our Riverview Terrace.