Sales Coordinator - The Hotel Zamora

Job Description
The Hotel Zamora, a beautiful boutique hotel located in St. Pete Beach, FL, is seeking an experienced Front Office Manager. With stunning views overlooking the Intercoastal Waterway and Gulf of Mexico, the Hotel Zamora provides a luxurious retreat for its guests. Besides relaxing in the beautifully appointed guest rooms, our guests experience intuitive service in our Rooftop Lounge, Sidewalk Restaurant, Private Dining, and Meeting/Banquet space. The Hotel Zamora is under new ownership and management with Sherman Associates, an accomplished and proven real estate development and management company. Our commitment to people and our vision for the future, combined with our history of success spanning decades, makes Sherman Associates who we are today.

The Sales Coordinator supports the sales & marketing operations with the goal of maximizing rates and over-all revenues. Partners with hotel management to lead the sales & marketing operations and relationships with the goal of maximizing negotiated group and transient rate in conjunction with overall revenue; works closely with accounting as applicable to any sales related accounting measures; provides outstanding customer service on behalf of the property and its ownership.

This is a full-time onsite role at The Hotel Zamora in St. Pete Beach, Florida - M-F from 8 am - 5 pm.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists sales team to identify new contacts, develops sales leads, and responds to sales opportunities in order to maximize revenue
• Fully understands the hotel amenities, packages, and promotions
• Generates and develops sales leads and contacts potential clients to build business relationships
• Produces proposals, event orders, and reservation confirmations for all clients
• Produces accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the GM, DOSM and other managers
• Records all appointments, follow-up meetings, and effectively tracks business leads
• Regularly monitors client satisfaction and resolves any outstanding issues to foster relationships and secure future business
• Arranges and completes site visits and hotel tours
• Champions, networks, and prospects to raise awareness of the brand
• Acts as a business partner, not a supplier to key accounts. Talks with key accounts about their business challenges. Listens and partners to find ways for the hotel or brand to solve client problems
• Is an expert in the market and understands how to differentiate the brand in the market
• Completes other tasks and duties as assigned based on business needs

Experience and Skills
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Minimum 1 years of experience in sales or an equivalent number of years of education and sales experience
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills; Ability to communicate effectively with community partners, vendors, external parties, and across internal divisions
• Shares a passion for the mission, vision, and values of Sherman Associates
• Schedule may vary due to the specific needs of the hotel

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This job operates in a professional office environment
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines
• Exposed to ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment found in a typical office environment; quiet to moderate noise level

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit or stand at a desk or other areas of the property throughout the day based on business needs
• Must have the ability to move around freely throughout the property and office, and necessity varies from day to day
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to reach other departments of the hotel in a timely manner
• Must be able to lift up to 25-30 lbs. occasionally
• Requires grasping, writing, sitting or standing, moving about freely, repetitive motions, bending, and communicating effectively

ADDITIONAL SCREENING REQUIREMENTS

• Must successfully meet criminal background screening requirements for position.

Job Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees which may include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid short-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Additional supplemental insurance policies including: Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness; Hospital Indemnity; Long-Term Disability; Pet insurance
• Employer-paid employee assistance program
• Fully vested 401k company match program
• 9 Paid holidays and competitive PTO program
• Sherman Associates' Starbucks and Hotel discounts

Sherman Associates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to apply.

This job advertisement is intended to provide information essential to understanding the scope of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Only applicants who complete our online application process will be considered for employment. Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact View email address on click.appcast.io.