Sales & Executive Assistant

FAIRMONT

Sales & Executive Assistant

Washington, DC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    ** WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU**

    • Competitive Salary
    • Paid Time Off
    • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K
    • Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
    • Learning programs through our Academies
    • Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
    • Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities

    Rate of Pay: $25.00-26.50 per hour

    ** RESPONSIBILITIES**

    • Ensure prompt and courteous service is extended to both internal and external clients

    • Assist in qualifying leads, researching space, and entering bookings in Opera Sales and Catering and responding to client(s) either personally, or by directing to the appropriate salesperson(s)

    • Preparation of contracts and proposals

    • Preparation and processing of group definite contract turnovers

    • Record and track leads for responses and due dates

    • Assist Sales Managers in conducting site inspections of the Hotel

    • Maintain/order current printed sales and promotional collaterals and office supplies

    • Coordinate with other departments within the hotel to ensure distribution of important information

    • Prepare and disseminate regular sales department reporting on daily, weekly, and monthly basis Attend all sales meetings

    • Provide administrative duties as required by Sales Managers and Director of Group Sales

    • Regular Sales Office phone coverage

    • Assist with preparation and follow-up of sales trips including expense reporting

    • Prepare purchase orders and process invoices, including third party group commissions

    • Assist with duties of Sales Managers when they are absent from the office

    • Facilitate travel planning and manage expense reports

    • Manage schedule of meetings, corporate visits, reservations etc.

    • Combining weekly reports for submission

    • Maintain an organized work environment

    • Other duties as assigned

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Minimum High School Diploma, Business School and/or Hotel School Diploma preferred
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required
    • Previous hospitality or travel industry experience (internal or external) an asset
    • Proven competency in the area of organization and communication skills
    • Ability to work without direct supervision
    • Pleasant out-going personality/good interpersonal skills

    Additional Information

    Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining U.S. work authorization.