Sales & Marketing Coordinator

Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel is looking for a Sales & Marketing Coordinatorwho shares our passion for excellence and is enthusiastic about creating the ultimate service experience for our guests.
We are looking for individuals who possess a high level of professionalism and integrity while maintaining the confidentiality of the office. A solid working knowledge of all MS systems: Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Publisher are required. Working knowledge of Opera is strongly preferred. Applicants must also have a high attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and is a collaborative team player.
This person will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Sales Managers and Director(s) while being familiar with all aspects of the sales process. This position reports to the Director of Sales. This is a non-exempt/hourly position. U.S. work authorization is required for this position.
Join Our Team
In captivating Beverly Hills with Rodeo Drive boutiques glittering at the doorstep, this legendary Los Angeles landmark buzzes with renewed vitality. Offering tradition and trend, peaceful privacy and lively sophistication, Beverly Wilshire wants YOU to be part of our talented team of individuals who provide thoughtful Four Seasons care to warm every moment.
Responsibilities

• Correspond via email and telephone with Travel Advisors/Meeting Planners regarding individual reservations or group requests.
• Communicate internally with Reservations Team, Front Office Team, and other departments for guest preferences and stay requests.
• Prepare accurate written correspondence including letters, contracts, reports, and e-mails using MS Word, Golden Sales & Catering and Outlook.
• Maintain Golden Sales & Catering accounts, including traces, creating and updating bookings, and systems maintenance.
• Complete all weekly/monthly reports (including, but not limited to; Forecast, Sales Reports, function room occupancy and availability reports, Accounts lists, etc) on a timely basis.
• Receive and respond to incoming telephone calls in accordance with Four Seasons Standards.
• Fielding incoming inquiries and distributing to proper recipient.
• Providing Sales Coordinator and Catering Administrative Assistant support as necessary, including but not limited to contract turnovers, merging contracts, menu printing, site inspection forms.
• Managing projects related to sales initiatives such as holiday gifts, sales blitzes, and hotel partnerships.
• Correspond via email and telephone with clients regarding inquiries, reservations and hotel requests.
• Operate a variety of electronic and manual office resources, including but not limited to laser printers, multi-function copy machines, fax machines, a bindery machine.
• Periodically assist with front of house operations including greeting and directing guests.
• Finalizing the requirements and assisting with resume preparation of confirmed bookings when needed.
• The ability to perform other tasks or projects as assigned by hotel management.
• Handle incoming requests from clients and hotels, act as primary client contact when Sales & Catering team are out of the office.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Basic knowledge of hotel operations
• Previous hotel experience preferred
• Strong communications (telephone and in person)
• College education preferred
• Fluent and professional communication both written and verbal
• Works well under pressure, multitasking, and team player
• Extreme attention to detail in all areas, organizational skills, and thinks strategically
• Ability to touch type 50+ WPM and comprehensive computer skills

What to Expect: You Will...

• Be part of a cohesive team with opportunities to build a successful career with global potential
• Have access to a robust benefit plan
• Have the opportunity to engage in diverse and challenging work
• Derive a sense of pride in work well done
• Be recognized for excellence

Hourly Rate: $25.95
Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
Learn more about what it is like to work at Four Seasons - visit us:
http://jobs.fourseasons.com
http://www.linkedin.com/company/four-seasons-hotels-and-resorts
Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf