Sales Coordinator - Montgomery, AL

Ascent Hospitality is a prominent hospitality company with an extensive portfolio of hotels and a robust pipeline of new properties and acquisitions. The company prides itself not just on its numbers but fundamentally on its people, cultivating a culture that creates memorable experiences for both its team members and guests. Ascent Hospitality is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and unified work environment where individuals with a passion for service, strong communication skills, and adaptability are valued and thrive. The company believes in supporting its leadership and staff through purposeful engagement, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence in the hospitality industry. Currently, Ascent Hospitality is inviting applications for the role of Sales Coordinator, a pivotal position aimed at supporting the Sales department's administrative and service functions to streamline operations and enhance client satisfaction. This role is essential in ensuring that the sales team can focus on generating business while the coordinator manages vital communication and administrative responsibilities. The Sales Coordinator will play a key role in managing group room blocks, handling pre-arrival and post-departure tasks, and providing thorough support for meeting room business and events. This includes conducting hotel site tours, maintaining group files, and preparing banquet event orders, all aimed at delivering the highest quality of service to customers and setting a standard for the entire hotel staff. The position also requires a working knowledge of brand systems to manage group and transient business effectively, as well as the ability to coordinate with various departments to meet group needs from the time of booking through check-out. High attention to detail in managing sales files, handling billing and reservations, and maintaining collateral inventory is critical. The Sales Coordinator will also participate in community activities and hotel programs, supporting the Director of Sales in property-specific sales initiatives and client events. Regular reporting and attendance at sales and revenue meetings ensure that the Sales Coordinator aligns with the hotel's revenue strategies and operational goals. In addition to a competitive salary, Ascent Hospitality offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance options, a 401k plan with employer match, paid time off, uniforms for most positions, and a team member hotel discount program. The company is committed to the professional growth of its employees and provides required training to ensure success in the role. Physical demands include sitting for extended periods, handling office equipment, and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. Candidates should have a high school education or equivalent, with some college preferred, and at least one year of prior hotel experience. The ideal candidate is well-organized, ethical, detail-oriented, proficient in Microsoft Office, and capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team focused on delivering exceptional hospitality services and fostering long-term relationships with clients and guests.

• High school education or equivalent
• some college education preferred
• at least one year of prior hotel experience
• proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• well organized
• detail-oriented
• ability to multi-task
• highly responsible and reliable
• ethical conduct
• ability to work in team environment