Job Description

Sales & Marketing Co-ordinator (Full-Time, Permanent/Salaried Position)

About Us:-

Welcome to the brand-new 97 room Tru by Hilton Oshawa hotel, Tru is a game-changing hotel brand, providing guests with a consistent, fun experience at an affordable price. Spirited, simplified and grounded in value, Tru by Hilton is designed for cross-generational appeal.

About the role:

Reporting to the General Manger, as the Sales & Marketing Co-Ordinator, you are at the forefront of creating and executing memorable experiences for our guests and clients. You will be working in a closely knit team. The position will be one of the hotel's key administrators of Delphi & social media handles. This role will have a focus of 70% on sales related activities & 30% for marketing the hotel.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Serve as the initial point of contact for all sales inquiries, providing timely and professional responses Provide support for the full sales cycle from lead generation to contract execution Meet & greet groups and provide front-line hospitality support as part of our engagement strategy Assists general manager with sales administration and marketing duties Have analyzed all competitors' offerings, prices, and sales strategies and become an expert in your segment Manage and execute on multiple RFPs Championing the hotel online presence by leveraging social media handles & digital presence in OTA sites Actively contributes to achieving quarterly sales targets in revenue through group sales and selling other market segments like wedding, corporate, travel agents & SMERF segments Have a quarterly running lost deal analysis report for all lost opportunities to ensure we are constantly improving Prepare contracts, pre & post event follow up & invoices, managing rooming lists. Track deposits and final payments Promote awareness of brand image internally and externally. Gather materials and assemble information packages (e.g., brochures, promotional materials) Maintain strong internal relationships to support collaborative, cross-departmental planning Willingness to cross train in the front desk and assisting at the front desk as needed Participate in networking events, trade shows and other industry related events to build rapport in the market Other duties as assigned by the general manager

Qualifications:

The ideal Sales Co-ordinator will have experience of at least 2 years of providing sales support in a hotel or hospitality industry

Post-secondary degree in hospitality or tourism is an asset Prior work experience in Hilton hotels is an asset You love interacting with people, you will be around them a lot to get this job done! Genuinely warm presence, a sincere and outgoing nature, strive for service excellence Demonstrated history of exceeding sales goals and quotas Strong written and oral communications skills You have strong organizational skills and the ability to remain flexible to changing business needs Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and willingness to proactively learn Hilton systems

Benefits & Perks:

Starting base salary of 40-45K per year

Performance based quarterly prorated incentive plan up to 40% of the base salary

Extended health/Dental/Vision benefits Optional Life, AD&D & Critical illness benefits Hilton hotels employee rates applicable to all Hilton hotels worldwide Paid training opportunities in Hilton systems Career advancement opportunities
This will be a wonderful opportunity for a seasoned hospitality sales professional to work in a brand new hotel and working closely with a pre-opening close knit team. A management team who believes in professional development of team members, creating exceptional guest experiences and driven by spreading the warmth of hospitality.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $40,000.00-$45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Oshawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you have a minimum of 1-2 years Experience in Hotel sales?
Work Location: In person