What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Coordinator position at LaQuinta Inn & Suites?
Job Purpose
LaQuinta Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport North is seeking an energetic Sales Coordinator to support the General Manager and hotel in sales effort. Compensation is based on experience. Company benefits include health, vision, dental, PTO, 401k, employee discounts, and much more.
The purpose of the Sales Coordinator is to increase room revenue by increasing production of existing special, corporate/travel agent/consortia accounts and groups in conjunction with the Sales Manager, General Manager or Corporate Sales Team.
Essential Job Functions
- Handle Transient and Group activity.
- Develop action plans to solicit business.
- Develop relationships with key lead generating sources i.e., third parties, CVB, the sales organization.
- Conduct site visits and tours of hotel; entertain qualified clients. Attend client’s events and special third party events to build relationships and secure business leads.
- Find creative approaches to both attract and retain business.
- Use resources to research and find new and existing business.
- Be self‐motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Know how to prepare unique client proposals for group programs.
- Solicit new and existing accounts to meet/exceed revenue goals through telephone solicitation, outside sales calls, site inspections and written communication.
- Pursue opportunities in untapped Corporate Markets for Individual transient sales efforts ‐ Travel Agencies, Wholesale segment focus
- Represent property at hotel, local and other special events. Participate in sales and marketing functions as needed.
- Compose and express thoughts in a clear and understandable way to ensure effective communications.
- Manage multiple activities often in stressful situations with strong organization skills.
- Possess the professional style and confidence to effectively represent the hotel and execute the duties and responsibilities of the position.
- Keep organized files for all corporate and group acts.
- Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties, work hours and/or responsibilities for this job at any time.
Experience/Education
College degree preferred; High School Diploma and/or 2‐3 years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Auro Hotels is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer. All applicants are subject to background and substance abuse screening prior to any offer of employment.