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Sales Assistant

Delta Mississauga

Mississauga, ON

Job Details:

$45,000 - $48,000 / year
Full-time
Entry Level
JOB DESCRIPTION & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provides administrative support focusing on Banquet Event Orders, proposals, contracts, rooming lists, payment schedules, function estimates and other tasks as required.
  • Ensure Contracts are distributed to the necessary departments accurately and on time.
  • Work closely with clients and handle all aspects of event details after the contract is signed.
  • Assist the sales & catering managers by qualifying leads and forwarding to the appropriate manager
  • Conducts professional site inspections & pre-event meetings with clients and answer questions they may have for their event.
  • Reach out to customers post-event to ensure complete satisfaction of our services.
  • Assist sales manager in prospecting efforts by making & qualifying calls and potential for business and provide to appropriate sales manager.
  • Respond to all inquiries in a timely manner; - within a 2 hour call back and 4-8 hour response time.
  • Fosters relationships and visibility with suppliers, event & third party planners to increase business levels.
  • Stays current with trends, assists with creation of new themes, special events and service standards.
  • Acts as liaison between Sales Department and other hotel departments.
  • Responsible for social media postings and enhancements, as required.
  • Administrative tasks like preparing contracts & proposals as assigned by the Director of Sales.
  • Will be the CI/TY system (Marriott PMS System), OPERA system champion.
  • Maintains confidentiality and privacy of company and co-workers, privileged communications and records
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • A diploma or degree in Marketing, Business or Hospitality Management or related field
  • 1-2 years of sales experience in Hospitality or related service industry preferred
  • Experience managing, and planning group events is an asset
  • Effective communication and negotiation skills in English (written and verbal)
  • Knowledge and experience of Sales Systems (Opera, CI/TY, MARSHA etc.)
  • Ability to take initiative, meet deadlines and commitments, and complete tasks and projects as required
  • Strong detailing & organizational skills required to maintain electronic and paper filing systems

Please Note:
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • Internal Candidates please discuss your interests with your Manager and apply.
  • AI not used in resume sorting.

Please apply with Resume to [email protected]
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