Sales Administrative Assistant - Hilton Garden Inn Anchorage
Anchorage, AK 99503
About the Job
The Hilton Garden Inn, Homewood Suites, and Hampton Inn are currently seeking upbeat and effective Sales Administrative Assistant to join our team!
Are you the one we are looking for? We want someone who embodies Hilton Values!
H- Hospitality
I- Integrity
L- Leadership
T- Teamwork
O- Ownership
N- Now
Are you the one we are looking for? We want someone who embodies Hilton Values!
H- Hospitality
I- Integrity
L- Leadership
T- Teamwork
O- Ownership
N- Now
This position is responsible for assisting and supporting the Director of Sales in all aspects of the sales process for a specific market segment(s). You will aide in the Planning, soliciting, booking, and coordinating group/transient sales to meet/exceed revenue/profit goals.
Essential Functions:
- Solicit, negotiate and confirm new and repeat business through various efforts (outside sales calls, telemarketing, direct mail, referrals, networking, internet prospecting, etc.) to maximize revenues to meet/exceed goals. Efforts are to be in compliance with established sales process standards and local guidelines.
- Record, notify and coordinate customer specifications with other departments and quickly, efficiently respond to customer issues, comments and problems to ensure a quality experience and enhance future sales prospects.
- Develop and implement creative sales strategy by analyzing historical, current and future hotel/market/account trends.
- Develop and continually enhance relationships with key corporate, business and travel industry accounts.
- Maintain accurate, legible records and files consistent with established automated or manual sales system.
- Participate in training, trade shows, field trips and community, industry and professional organizations to maintain high visibility in support of the achievement of sales and revenue goals.
Requirements:
- A two-year college degree or equivalent education/experience.
- One to three years of sales experience required. Hotel sales experience preferred.
- Ability to perform critical analysis. Ability to manage extensive amounts of information. Extensive knowledge of negotiating and sales procedures associated with the hotel industry.
- Excellent written skills sufficient to produce sales and marketing communication.
- Excellent spoken and presentation skills. Considerable ability to listen effectively.
- Travel may be required for meetings, training, and conferences.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team. Ability to delegate, manage manpower and organize complex projects and establishes priorities consistent with department/hotel objectives.
- Ability to effectively deal with department heads, customers and team members, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet and work effectively under time and resource constraints.
Job Type: Full-time.
Benefits:
- 401(k).
- Dental insurance.
- Employee discount.
- Flexible spending account.
- Health insurance.
- Health savings account.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Vision insurance.
Enjoy a discount on Hilton Brand hotel stays! There are also medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, Flexible Spending Accounts, and more!
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift.
- Monday to Friday.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred).
Work Location: Multiple Locations.
Source : Hilton Garden Inn Anchorage
