Leader in Development | Sales

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Overview:

The Sales Leader inDevelopmentis responsible forassistingin the daily operations of our events and meeting space to ensure overall client satisfaction.  This individual will handle allduties as assigned by the Sales Department.  This individual will handle allduties asassigned by theSalesDepartment. The Leader in Development (LID) program is a12-month program designed to develop graduates into successful managers in the division they wish to pursue.  TheSalesLID will spend timein theSales and MarketingDepartmentand complete contracts throughout the training property.  Upon completion of the LID program,theSalesLID will move into a managerial role at an Omni property, so the successful candidate will be relocatable.  Contracts are projects that will allow LIDs to learn about general hotel operations, as well as the details and functions of their division.

Essential Functions:

• Completion of LID learning contracts; scheduling appointments with contract resources and completing monthly LID progressreport.

• Rotational development through the functions of the Catering, ConventionServicesand Banquet departments.

• Correspond with all colleagues,vendorsand clients in a professional manner.

• Daily office dutiesto includeEvent Reader Boards, BEO Distribution, BEO Change Log, the GuaranteeSheetand the Daily Event Report.

• Participates in the coordination of the administrative function of the Catering and Convention Services department to include turnover process, amenity requests, commission and rebate calculation and organization of pre-con collateral and site inspection documents.

• Createsresumetoassist the assigned Conference Services Manager

• Assist Convention Service and Catering Managers in preparing BEO’s to meet specifications given by clients and/or Convention Service Managers.

• Assist Convention Services and Catering Managers as the onsite liaison between Meeting Planner and operational departments.

• Perform other duties and specialprojects asassigned by leadership.

• Assist Convention Service Managers and Catering Managers in contacting clients and vendors to coordinate arrangements for functions to include communicating,initiating, negotiating, and closing contracts.

• Maintain confidentialityand ofhotel and client information, correspondence,reportsand files.

• Maintain knowledge of all Hotel services/features and hours of operation.

• Maintain knowledge of, and complywith,all hotel and departmental policies and procedures.

 Requirements:

• ABachelor’s orAssociate'sdegree isrequired, preferably in Hospitality Management.
• Previous administrative, hotel and/or hospitality experience preferred.
• Candidates must be available to relocate after completion of the program.
• Ability to clearly communicate in English with guests, clients and hotel staff is required.
• Proficiencyin MS Office programsarerequired.
• Proficiency in Delphi FDC is preferred.
• Abilityto have a strong attention to detail,multitaskand complete a variety of tasks inan accurateandtimelymanner isrequired.
• Strong customer service skills are required.
• Self-motivated with ability to manage deadlines.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including AM & PM shifts, weekends, and holidays.