I Hotel and Conference Center/Houlihan’s Restaurant Hiring for Sales and Marketing Coordinator Job at Champaign, IL Full Time

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Assist and report to the Director of Sales
• Management and maintenance of current accounts and group sales
• Output 15-20 cold calls per day/ perform outside sales calls
• Develop and maintain relationships with all appropriate organization contacts
• Compile monthly financials for hotel and conference center with explanation of daily changes
• Monitor room pick-up percentages and cutoff dates keeping contact with groups
• Assist groups as necessary in filling the blocks
• Prepare and send out all contracts for room blocks and conference events
• Follow up calls on all leads, due contracts, rebookings, etc.
• Negotiate and close sales while meeting/exceeding sales targets
• Assist with incoming sales/reservation calls for conference center and hotel
• Regularly schedule meetings with guests to sell the facility
• Competent in Salesforce, customer contact database
• Competent in Opera, hotel property management system
• Competent in Event Master, conference center booking system
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years prior sales experience with outside sales calling experience preferred
• College degree or equivalent experience required
• Knowledge in hotel operating systems preferred
• Knowledge in Salesforce preferred

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings

Paid Training:

• Yes

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 – $46,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Sales Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location