Job Details

The Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel is currently looking for a full-time Sales Coordinator. This person will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Sales and Catering Team. Responsible for servicing existing clients with aloha as assigned by the Sales Team. Responsible forproviding excellent guest service to all Hotel Guests and potential guests.

OUR BENEFITS

• Hilton Team Member Travel Discount
• Health Insurance
• 401(k)
• Company-paid Group Life Insurance
• Shoes for Crews discount

Job Description

• Meet or exceed pre-determined booking goals for covers and revenue; meet or exceed budgeted costs and revenue on a monthly average with the liberty to negotiate as needed on individual functions within established guidelines yet maintaining the overall revenue goals.
• Responsible for prompt handling (within the business day) of inquiry calls and monitoring the efficient flow of paperwork relative to confirming function details to the client.
• Have acquired knowledge with the ability to upsell clients, while promoting a level of service parallel to the luxury stature of the facility.
• Complete coordination of the Sales group functions
• Review function contracts prior to distribution to client and hotel staff.
• Follows up on the progress of groups booked, such as room night pick up, rooming lists, cut off dates, etc. to ensure maximum occupancy.
• Generate “thank you” notes to clients after functions with prompt follow up of negative client feedback as necessary.
• Follow up on bookings and solicit repeat business.
• Send menus, Hotel information, Thank You letters and all other correspondence to clients.
• Responsible for typing and processing of sales contracts, typing internal and external correspondence and distribute such paperwork to hotel departments and hotel guests as needed.
• Assist in the compilation of figures and data for month end and other sales reports.
• Handle guest requests as needed. Be knowledgeable about the hotel's facilities and services. Answer questions and relays basic information to the guest.
• Ensure all guests who experience a problem receive an appropriate response, any promised compensation is delivered, and an appropriate follow up in a timely and professional manner.
• As needed, check banquet functions prior to guest arrival and make personal contact with client at the time of function with proper introduction of service staff who will handle the event
• Attends periodic staff meetings with other departments

Job Requirements

• High school graduate, some college coursework is preferred
• Associate's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years previous experience as a sales administrative assistant preferred.
• Previous direct experience with Delphi and OnQ systems preferred.
• Must be able to multi-task in a busy environment, follow through on guest and employee requests, ensure guest satisfaction, and work as a team player
• Relevant military experience in a comparable capacity.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential

Hilton Waikiki Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to Cindy Fujioka at ...@hiltonwaikikihotel.com or call 808-###-#### to let us know the nature of your request.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Time-Management

Intermediate

Multi-Tasking

Intermediate

Microsoft Office

Intermediate

Organized

Intermediate

Preferred

Teamwork

Intermediate

Problem Solving

Intermediate

Meeting Planning

Some Knowledge

ONQ

Intermediate

Education

Preferred

Associates or better.

Experience

Preferred

2 years:

Previous hotel sales, catering or reservations experience, preferred

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