Sales Coordinator

Sales Assistant Position At Ac Hotel Downtown Little RockAc Hotel Downtown Little Rock is seeking an energetic, experienced, and hands on Sales Assistant to join our team! Schulte Companies is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is to exude hospitality, be respectful and authentic, prioritize the needs of our internal and external stakeholders above our own, and continuously strive to make a positive impact in all we do. We are passionate hoteliers eager to add like-minded people to our rapidly growing team!What's in it for you? When you join Schulte Companies you'll be part of a team committed to an inclusive, employee-focused workplace that is invested in your development. We want you to feel engaged, empowered, and excited to grow with us. After all, we believe our greatest and most valuable asset is our people! Schulte Companies provides a rewarding, fun and flexible work environment, exciting perks, an atmosphere designed to encourage and promote career growth within the company and a robust benefit package including, but not limited to:Work Today, Get Paid today, with Daily Pay!Free Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health care access for all Associates starting day one!Multiple Health Insurance and Life Insurance options401k Plan + Company Match for eligible associatesPaid Time OffHoliday PayPet InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSchulte Savings Marketplace Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships + more!Our Company: Schulte Companies is a leading third-party management company with deep, multi-generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. We are a diverse team of innovative hoteliers and restauranteurs operating more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries. Our portfolio includes a wide array of reputable brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Hyatt as well as many unique, independent, boutique and lifestyle properties and restaurants.Job Duties And Responsibilities:Assists with identifying and soliciting new accountsAssists with maintaining existing accountsAssists with achieving monthly revenue booking goalsAssists with completing daily/weekly/monthly reportsReceives and responds to requests for information and inquiries by responding directly to the customer or routing calls to the appropriate team memberComposes and distributes routing correspondence, reports or contracts (to include BEOs, Sales Contracts, PACE Reports, Statistical Reports) based upon organizational practice, policies, and at the direction of the Director of Sales or GMEnsures all documents are completed accurately and on time and maintains sales records and filing systemReserves conference space and books blocks of rooms for guestsAssists with set up, maintaining, and clearing of banquet space before and after eventsAdministers group and meeting/banquet events including greeting all groups, creating and placing welcome amenities in rooms, finalizing items with the group at check in/outFollows up with past clients to ensure guest satisfactionCoordinates with customers on due dates for rooming lists, cut off dates, BEOs, contracts, etc to ensure that all deadlines are metResponds to all guest inquiries and third party meeting leads in a timely fashionDetails banquet event orders and distributes to staffCreates and maintains group blocks and catering/banquet events in the property PMS systemsConducts inspections of guest and meeting rooms, banquet facilities to ensure they meet customer expectationsWorks closely with front desk to ensure accuracy of reservations, groups, eventsWorks client-related special eventsAbides by Prime Time Selling hoursPerform various other duties as assigned to meet business objectivesEducation And Experience:Minimum of High School education, post-high school education preferredMinimum of one (1) year in hotel or conference Catering/Sales Assistant roleKnowledge, Skills And Abilities:Understands cross team functions and ability to manage processesStrong project management skillsStrong problem-solving ability, including metrics-driven and strategic thinkingWork effectively in a fast-paced environment and consistently demonstrate a high level of organizational skillsAbility to communicate effectively verbally and in writing*The hiring process may consist of a phone interview, manager(s) interview, drug screen, background check, reference checks, and potential employment assessment. This job description is only intended to provide a general description of the benefits and compensation applicable to this position. Paid Time Off (PTO) is available for eligible associates in accordance with the Company's Paid Time Off policy. This position is tipped eligible. Specific compensation and benefit details will be discussed during the interview process.*Schulte Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.