Sales Administrative Assistant (Finance)

Job Description Summary

The Sales Administrative Assistant (SAA) delivers efficient support for the Hotel Sales and Catering Team in a well-organized and timely manner. This role involves working closely with managers, handling various tasks to streamline their work and communications. The SAA will provide personal assistance, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication. The Sales Administrative Assistant is proactive, detail-oriented, and possesses exceptional organizational, communication, and computer skills.

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Deliver on the promise of Sonesta Service in all interactions with guests and clients. Manage according to the Sonesta G.U.E.S.T. standards and instill a passion for customer service in all associates of the hotel.

• Develop and maintain assigned segmentation goals to achieve revenue targets for the hotel.

• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients in order to produce targeted room night goals.

• Execute directives from the hotel Director of Sales (DOS) and Regional Sales Director (RSD) to effectively operate the Sales Office of the hotel.

• Communicate operational problems that impact the effectiveness of hotels sales performance.

• Work with group prospecting websites as defined by the DOS and/or RSD.

• Assist in creating and implementing hotel-level tactical sales plans that drive measurable occupancy, average rate, and extended stay business volume.

• Coordinate with other hotel-level departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the Sales Office and prospective clients.

• Act as "Manager on duty" as required.

• Attend Evening Social and Breakfast events as a representative of the management team of the hotel and to prospect for additional sales leads.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws regarding health, safety, food and alcohol services.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS :

• Previous background from the extended stay industry preferred.

• Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English, other languages beneficial.

• Professional verbal and written communication skills.

• Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances.

• Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities.

• Experience with Microsoft Office and Opera systems preferred.

• Ability to travel including some overnight travel, is required.

• Valid driver's license required.

• Frequently standing up, bending, climbing, kneeling, and moving about the facility.

• Carrying, lifting or pulling items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Frequently handling objects and equipment

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

* Pay rate $24.00 -
Union Property: Pay rate outlined follows contract requirements.
Non-Union: The base pay offered may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and specific/overall experience.
Minimum Wage: Base pay offered is reflective of minimum wage requirement.
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Sonesta Recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. Employees are offered a variety of benefits including:
* Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
* Paid Vacation and Sick Days
* Holidays and Personal Days (Floaters)
* 401(k) Retirement Plan

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.