Franchised Sales/Catering Coordinator

Company: Marriott International
Location: Long Beach
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Posting Date Apr 27, 2021

Job Number 21040395

Job Category Sales & Marketing

Location The Westin Long Beach, 333 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, California, United States VIEW ON MAP

Brand Westin Hotels & Resorts

Schedule Full-Time

Relocation? N

Position Type Non-Management

Located Remotely? N

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Highgate Hotels. The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel's employment policies and practices, including the selection and hiring process. If you accept a position at this hotel you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International.

JOB SUMMARY

Sales/Catering Coordinator is responsible for clerical and administrative duties to assist in the smooth operation of Sales and Catering. This includes but is not limited to all phases of the Banquet and Catering sales department, handling group turnovers, administration of CITY group blocks and space allotments, all administrative procedures through the life cycle of an event or group, and general support the sales team. Assist as needed with onsite events. Prepare all monthly sales and catering reports and other duties as Directed by the Director of Sales and Marketing.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of CITY highly preferred. Knowledge of sales and catering processes in a mid to large hotel. Able to multi task and be very detail oriented.
• Excellent communication skills to facilitate the sales process.
• Must possess computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint.
• High School diploma or equivalent required and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
• At least 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• College course work in related field helpful.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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