Sales and Catering Coordinator Position Available In Orleans, Louisiana

Sales and Catering Coordinator
#25-1505
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Location Description
Le Pavillon hotel is in the heart of New Orleans conveniently located in the Central Business District, a short stroll to the French Quarter, Riverfront attractions, Convention Center, Superdome and major shopping. From our standard hotel rooms to the Presidential Suite, guests enjoy wonderful amenities and services in a beautiful setting. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, our hotel is furnished with exquisite antiques and works of art.
Job Description

Position Summary:

The Sales & Catering Administrator assists the sales team by accurately and efficiently
performing the execution and coordination of all sales & catering functions. The Sales & Catering Administrator reports directly to the Director of Sales & Marketing

Core Responsibilities:

 Perform job according to standard operating procedures
 At all times provide professional hospitality to all guests and clients
 Answer telephone inquiries, accurately transfer calls to appropriate Sales/Catering
Associate, and take accurate and detailed messages
 Assist in the sales effort by qualifying the business of pop up inquiries
 Assist the sales team in the area of telephone prospecting blitzes by contacting the clients from an established list developed by the sales team
 Assist sales team retrieving rooming list, deposits and banquet guarantees when needed
 Create banquet room door signs for groups in meeting rooms as well as
maintain the reader board in the lobby with all group functions
 Order office supplies for sales office as directed by DOS
 Prepare sales kits for sales team
 Complete Sales Proposals, Contracts, BEOs and Banquet Checks
 Make copies of room contacts, group resumes and rooming lists, BEO’s, daily
reports and client evaluation forms and other items as required; distribute to
the appropriate departments
 Maintain office filing system
 Efficiently sort and distribute mail for the hotel
 Assist sales and catering associates as needed
 May perform additional duties as required

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

 Ability to work independently, prioritize work and ask for clarification when needed
 Strong work ethic
 Excellent oral and written communication skills
 Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
 Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to take initiative and
handle multiple projects simultaneously
 Accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to proof own work

Physical Requirements:

 Sit, stand and walk for varying lengths of time.
 Lift approximately twenty (20) pounds.
 Grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, pulling, pushing,
listening and hearing ability, and visual ability.
 Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers,
printers, multi-line phone, filing cabinets, photocopiers, scanner, and other office
equipment as needed.
This job description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions that are required of an employee
in this position. Therefore, other duties may be asked of an employee in this position from time
Location
New Orleans Le Pavillon-NOL
Requirements
Full Time
$18 per Hour
Status
Full-time