Administrative Sales Assistant

Description:
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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