What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Director of Sales, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Handle all aspects of Sales for groups of 10 or more rooms peak night
Develop and maintain customer base in all markets
Exceed personal sales goals, monthly, quarterly, annually, through account development and maintenance
Attend Sales meetings, office events, hotel-sponsored functions, and industry functions
Develop lead sources and rapport with key personnel, Global Sales Office sellers, and assigned client base
Coordinate and financially manage sales trips, FAM trips, and conventions within the given territory, including reports or activity pertaining to the specific market
Assist in the planning and strategies of the Group Sales effort
Maintain active membership in industry-related organizations and associations pertaining to the specific market
Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
Need to have strong customer service and communication skills, can anticipate and meet the needs of our guests and have an enthusiastic desire to attain the highest levels of quality in all areas of the hotel.
Complete and manage customer proposals and contracts
Data entry into the sales system platform Delphi
Working in a team environment
Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

Minimum of 2 years experience in hotel sales or meeting management
Must be proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Knowledge of Opera and Delphi preferred
Able to provide clear and professional telephone communication
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Capable of managing multiple projects and responsibilities with ease
Well organized and detail oriented
Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
High school or equivalent education required, Bachelor’s degree preferred

Additional Information

Additional Information

Your team and working environment:

Opportunity to work with a diverse group, representative of over 20 countries worldwide
Experienced group of individuals to train and hone innate skills and abilities

Visa Requirements: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.A. Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square is unable to assist with work authorization.

Sofitel Washington DC-Lafayette Square

Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square offers exclusive luxury accommodations in the nations capital. Discover Sofitels art de vivre within our elegant hotel marked by distinctive style superb cuisine and incomparable service.

Enjoy the best of everything in DC at our downtown hotel situated at the corner of Lafayette Square bordering the White House. Savor a contemporary twist on traditional French cuisine at ICI Urban Bistro or relax in our chic lounge Le Bar.Enjoy the best of everything in DC at our downtown hotel situated at the corner of Lafayette Square bordering the White House. Savor a contemporary twist on traditional French cuisine at ICI Urban Bistro or relax in our chic lounge Le Bar.Select from 237 rooms on 12 floors including 16 suites and one presidential suite all featuring Sofitels luxurious feathertop and duvet sleep system - SoBed.

Indulge your taste at ICI Urban Bistro offering French comfort food using the best local ingredients.

Adresse	806 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
Type de propriété	Hotel
# Emplois	5

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