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Sage Hospitality Group is set to hire a Sales Admin at Hotel Van Zandt in Austin, Texas!
Located in the Rainey Street District, Hotel Van Zandt features 319 guest rooms and more than 25,000 square feet of meeting space. You can enjoy live music at our featured restaurant onsite, Geraldine’s, host pool parties, or check out one of the many pop-up events. Join us here to make a difference!
As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.
We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. We’re not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it’s what industry leaders do. That’s why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it’s really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. We hope you consider joining us!
Job Overview
Assist the sales team in obtaining customer satisfaction by performing clerical and administrative duties relating to guest and hotel communications and sales. Responds to telephone and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information, and guest concerns.
Responsibilities
Answer sales office phones when sales staff is not available. Respond to all delegates email communications accurately, timely, and in a professional manner.
Type correspondence, reports, and necessary forms, as well as prepare other letters as directed.
Responsible for effectively communicating with the various departments to ensure that the meeting and related functions are executed to exceed the client’s expectations.
Maintains well documented, accurate, organized, and up-to-date file management in order to serve client(s) and the Sales Department in the most expedient, organized, and knowledgeable manner.
Develops strong customer relationships through appropriate client communication and the use of professional, courteous, and ethical interpersonal interaction.
Maintain a clear understanding of current hotel rates, department strategies, discounts, and promotions.
Assist with completing any required sales reports as delegated.
Develop effective communication(s) and information system with the hotel team to disseminate details of upcoming group, meeting events, and special events in the primary marketing area.
Represents themselves and the hotel with the highest level of integrity and professionalism, a service focused approach and a caring, sincere attitude at all times.
Exhibits a positive and involved team attitude to all hotel departments and maintains open communication with all co-workers for the best overall performance of the hotel.
Display a neat, clean and business-like appearance at all times.
Assists the Sales department with scheduled luncheons, client events, etc.
Qualifications
Education/Formal Training
High school diploma or vocational secretarial.
Experience
Previous sales, hospitality, and secretarial experience preferred.
Knowledge/Skills
Advanced knowledge/use of Microsoft Word applications: Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint.
Alphabetizing, grammar and punctuation skills.
Standard business letter formats.
Strong editing skills.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Excellent communication skills necessary to communicate clearly with customers and other departments by phone or in person.
Able to read contracts and letters.
Able to use computers.
Excellent attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
Bending/kneeling - repeated bending and kneeling required while filing
Mobility - must be able to reach all areas of hotel to assist clients. Occasional standing. Occasional carrying and lifting of files and office items up to 25 lbs.
Environment
General office and hotel environment
ID:2024-22061
Position Type:Regular Full-Time
Property:Hotel Van Zandt
Outlet:Hotel
Category:Sales & Marketing
Tipped Position:No
Address:605 Davis St
City:Austin
State:Texas
EOE Protected Veterans/Disability
