Sales Coordinator Location Hybrid work in La Crescent, MN : Position Overview The Sales Coordinator plays a pivotal role in driving sales initiatives, overseeing sales activities, and ensuring efficient sales administration. This position acts as a bridge between the sales department and front desk operations, focusing on nurturing existing accounts, cultivating new business, and optimizing revenue streams while prioritizing guest and client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate all hotel sales endeavours, providing guidance and motivation to execute effective sales and marketing strategies
- Identify potential clients and referral opportunities through research, networking, social media, and events to expand the client base
- Strategize to maximize hotel revenue and occupancy across leisure, corporate, contract, and group segments
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with key clients to facilitate group bookings, encompassing room sales and function room arrangements
- Develop tailored sales and marketing plans at the hotel level to align with broader organizational strategies and initiatives
- Maintain comprehensive sales records, including reports, function room schedules, historical data, and potential leads
- Regularly update management on sales activities and outcomes through detailed reports and analyses
- Assist with market research and analysis to identify new business opportunities
- Ensure timely and efficient servicing of all business accounts to enhance client satisfaction and retention
- Assist in training staff on Sales Standards and Brand Loyalty Program(s), fostering a culture of exceptional guest service
- Foster positive relationships within the local community (La Crescent and La Crosse), including engagement with the CVB and Chamber of Commerce
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices through workshops, seminars, and networking events
- Provide exceptional customer service to clients throughout the sales process
Qualifications- High school diploma or equivalent qualification required
- Minimum of two years of experience in a sales role, preferably within the hospitality industry
- Proficiency in sales and marketing principles, along with strong administrative skills
- Excellent communication skills in the primary language used in the workplace
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, negotiate, and network
-Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Proficient in Salesforce or other CRM software
- Ability to effectively supervise situations and accomplish goals within specified timelines
Note: This is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 - 35 per week
Benefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid training Compensation package:
Bonus opportunities Commission pay Performance bonus Quarterly bonus Schedule:
4 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Monday to Friday Morning shift Weekends as needed Travel requirement:
Travel Application Question(s):
Describe your professional strengths in three words What about this role interests you? How would you describe yourself in one word? What motivates you? When you have a new client, what type of preparation do you do do to ensure that the first call is successful? When you make cold calls to prospective clients, how do you make sure that you are targeting the right audience and are prepared? Explain your process. Experience:
Sales: 2 years (Required) Ability to Relocate:
La Crescent, MN 55947: Relocate before starting work (Required) Willingness to travel:
25% (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in La Crescent, MN 55947
