DescriptionAdditional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee New Realty Investments. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotels employment policies and practices including hiring firing discipline staffing compensation benefits and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International Inc.
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Sales Assistant to support the Sales & Marketing team in driving revenue growth and delivering exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will have prior Marriott hotel experience strong organizational skills and working knowledge of the FOSSE property management system. This role serves as a key liaison between clients sales managers hotel operations and guests to ensure seamless coordination of group corporate and transient business.
Provide administrative and operational support to the Sales & Marketing team.
Assist with promotions campaign through Social Media as well as support and engagement in local digital channels.
Prepare proposals contracts group resumes banquet event orders and other sales-related documents.
Respond promptly to customer inquiries and assist with lead generation and qualification.
Manage and maintain sales files client databases and account information.
Coordinate site inspections client visits and sales presentations.
Process group rooming lists reservations and special requests accurately.
Assist in preparing monthly sales reports forecasts and production tracking.
Communicate group and client requirements to hotel departments to ensure successful execution.
Support sales managers with account management and customer follow-up activities.
Maintain accurate records in Marriott sales systems and hotel management software.
Assist with RFP responses and contract administration.
Ensure compliance with Marriott brand standards and hotel policies.
Participate in sales meetings and contribute to revenue-generating initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of hotel sales sales support or hospitality experience.
Previous Marriott hotel experience required.
Working knowledge of FOSSE (Front Office System Select-Service Environment) required.
Experience with Marriott systems and sales platforms preferred.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Professional customer-service orientation and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Marriott sales tools such as CI/TY MGS or other Marriott systems.
Knowledge of group sales corporate accounts and hotel revenue management principles.
Associates or Bachelors degree in Hospitality Management Business Administration Marketing or related field.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit stand and work at a computer for extended periods.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support hotel events and client functions.
This is a salary base position. The benefits are; Employee Discount and Paid time off. $40k to $50k
This company is an equal opportunity employer.
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