Hotel Operations & Sales Coordinator
SUMMARY: The Hotel Operations & Sales Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative support to the Sales Department while managing the hotel's accounts receivable functions. This dual-role position ensures efficient sales operations, accurate billing, timely collections, and exceptional customer service to clients, guests, and internal departments.
COORDINATOR ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned by a manager as needed.
- Provide administrative support to the Director of Sales
- Prepare banquet event orders (BEOs), and other internal event documentation.
- Coordinate group bookings and maintain accurate client records.
- Respond to client inquiries and assist with reservation requests.
- Maintain sales files, reports, and customer databases.
- Assist in planning and executing sales events, promotions, and hotel marketing initiatives.
- Ensure all hotel departments are informed and prepared for upcoming groups and events.
- Prepare welcome letters and coordinate VIP amenity bags for arriving guests.
- Check on in-house groups and meeting space while coordinating with hotel departments to promptly address client requests, operational needs, or last-minute changes.
- Update Request for Proposal (RFP) information and maintain accurate records and reporting in Envision.
- Enter sales call notes, activities, and follow-up details into the Envision CRM system.
- Set follow-up reminders and help ensure timely communication with clients and prospects.
- Generate and distribute invoices for guest accounts, groups, corporate accounts, and events.
- Prepare and send invoices and account statements for direct bill accounts.
- Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on overdue accounts.
- Input invoices from all hotel departments for purchases associated with approved purchase orders.
- Input the Daily Revenue Report (DRR) and ensure accuracy of daily financial reporting.
- Prepare the daily tax-exempt report and verify supporting documentation.
- Organize and maintain completed night audit packs in accordance with hotel record retention procedures.
- Prepare weekly Credit Meeting reports, including aging summaries and account status updates.
- Count, reconcile, and audit cash banks to ensure compliance with hotel cash handling procedures.
- Respond professionally to customer billing inquiries and resolve billing discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Maintain confidentiality of financial records and customer information.
- Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.