Sales Coordinator

JHM Hotels has developed, acquired, owned, and operated hotels throughout the United States for more than 35 years. The company currently owns/operates 43 hotels with over 7,000 guestrooms, and over 1,600 associates located in the United States and India operating under such well-regarded brands as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt and Starwood.  The company's mission statement shares this commitment with guests, associates and ownership.   We seek people who are driven by our core values, strive for service excellence and will go the extra mile to provide our guests with a memorable experience. We are interested in attracting and investing in talented individuals, who are dedicated to their career, show integrity and strive for positive results.

For more information, please visit our website  www.jhmhotels.com

Essential Job Functions

• Handle Transient and Group activity.
• Develop action plans to solicit business.
• Develop relationships with key lead generating sources i.e., third parties, CVB, the sales organization.
• Conduct site visits and tours of hotel; entertain qualified clients.  Attend client’s events and special third party events to build relationships and secure business leads.
• Find creative approaches to both attract and retain business.
• Use resources to research and find new and existing business.
• Be self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Know how to prepare unique client proposals for group programs.
• Solicit new and existing accounts to meet/exceed revenue goals through telephone solicitation, outside sales calls, site inspections and written communication.
• Pursue opportunities in untapped Corporate Markets for Individual transient sales efforts - Travel Agencies, Wholesale segment focus
• Represent property at hotel, local and other special events.  Participate in sales and marketing functions as needed.
• Compose and express thoughts in a clear and understandable way to ensure effective communications.
• Manage multiple activities often in stressful situations with strong organization skills.
• Possess the professional style and confidence to effectively represent the hotel and execute the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Keep organized files for all corporate and group acts

College degree preferred; High School Diploma and/or 2-3 years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to be successful in this position.

Interested, qualified candidates please forward resume to Linda Tierney, GM, at linda.tierney@westinwashingtondulles.com

 EOE     M/F/D/V

JHM Hotels is an E-Verify employer.