COMPENSATION RANGE: $50,000 - $60,000 total compensation potential; includes base salary plus bonus.
Our Sales Coordinator Position: Are you a natural networker with a passion for building connections? We are looking for a Sales Coordinator who thrives on creating and nurturing relationships within the community. You’ll have the exciting opportunity to connect with local businesses, forge strong partnerships, and play a key role in driving traffic to Columbia's most successful real estate portfolio. If you’re a people-person who loves getting out in the community and making meaningful connections, this role is the perfect fit for you!
Why Join Us?
- Be at the Heart of Growth: Play a pivotal role in establishing our new hotel as a top destination in the community.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a dedicated team in a supportive and growth-focused environment.
- Endless Opportunities: With your creativity and strategic mindset, you'll have the freedom to develop unique sales strategies and initiatives that resonate with our clientele.
- Professional Development: Hone your skills in a challenging and rewarding role that offers plenty of room for career advancement.
Sales Coordinator Key Responsibilities:
- Relationship Building: foster continued relationships with client base of local businesses, associations, social groups, and corporate clients through proactive sales efforts.
- Group Sales Development: Grow and develop group business, providing customized solutions that meet client needs.
- New Business Development: Continuously seek out new business opportunities, shifting market share from competitors and expanding our customer base.
- Lead Generation & Follow-up: Identify potential clients, initiate contact, and maintain strong relationships to convert leads into loyal customers.
- Market Analysis: Stay ahead of market trends to identify and capitalize on revenue opportunities, setting strategic goals to exceed them.
- Creative Sales Strategies: Develop innovative social media campaigns and room packages that enhance customer experiences and foster brand loyalty.
- Revenue Growth: Drive top-line revenue through expansion of account partnerships to meet and exceed sales targets.
- Contract Management: Create and manage accurate contracts that reflect the needs of both the client and the hotel.
- Cross-Department Communication: Liaise with the hotel operations team to ensure a seamless guest experience and high satisfaction rates.
- Market Leadership: Recognize and cultivate relationships with top producers in the market, developing a robust mix of business opportunities.
What We're Looking For:
- Required: Bachelor's degree in Business, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
- Required: Previous experience in sales and customer service.
- Preferred: Experience in business-to-business sales and a background in the hotel industry.
- Proven Success: A track record of developing leads and cultivating strong business relationships.
- Personality: An outgoing, positive, and extroverted individual with a passion for connecting with others.
- Initiative: A self-starter with a go-getter attitude and proven leadership skills.