Administrative Sales Assistant

Description: Please use this link to complete an application on our Company Career Page: Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Answer phones and screen calls accordingly
• Assist the Sales Director by working with wedding/event clients to help plan menus and schedule follow-up appointments
• Assist in preparation and coordination of the "behind the scenes" work involved in planning weddings/events.
• Maintain updated knowledge of all pertinent aspects and policies of the facility and its amenities
• Use databases to create and distribute Banquet Event Orders and reports
• Make sure that all communications with clients are responded to promptly
• Attend weekly Banquet Event Order meetings, keep notes, and update Banquet Event Orders as needed
• Work with Catering staff as needed to make sure information on Banquet Event Orders are updated and that all details are carried out as contracted
• Responsible for all invoice tracking and posting to CTUIT
• Process payments
• Vendor coordination and correspondence-Day-of operations assist and backup

Qualifications:

• Needs to have catering software experience.
• Sales experience preferred
• Experience with Micros would be a plus.
• Familiarity with Word/Excel, and comfortable navigation with a computer is essential.
• Good phone skills needed
• Positive and upbeat personality a must!

The Company: Lessing's Hospitality Group is comprised of over 100 locations throughout the Northeast and Florida. Lessing's operates 21 wedding and catering venues, 16 full-service restaurants, over 75 corporate and academic dining centers, a historic inn, and a presidential yacht. Steeped in over 130 years of tradition, Lessing's Hospitality Group's focus is on providing each guest and client with unique, personalized experiences and remarkable hospitality. Salary (NY only): $16.50 - $20 per hour Lessing's