Sales & Executive Assistant

The Fairmont Hotel
$25.00 - $26.50 / hr
vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, D.C., Washington
2401 M St Nw (Show on map)
Feb 08, 2025
Company Description Joinus at Accor,wherelife pulseswithpassion! As apioneerin the art ofresponsiblehospitality, the Accor Groupgathersmorethan45 brands, 5,600hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries.Whileeachbrand hasitsownpersonality,whereyouwillbeable totrulyfindyourself,theyallshareacommonambition: tokeepinnovatingandchallengingthestatus-quo. Byjoiningus,youwillbecomeaHeartist,becausehospitalityis, first andforemost, aworkofheart. Youwilljoinacaringenvironmentand a teamwhereyoucanbeallyouare. Youwillbein asupportiveplace togrow, tofulfilyourself, todiscoverotherprofessions and topursuecareeropportunities, inyourhotelor inotherhospitalityenvironments, inyourcountry oranywherein the world! Youwillenjoyexclusivebenefits,specificto thesectorandbeyond, aswellasstrongrecognition foryourdailycommitment. Everythingyouwilldowithus,regardlessofyourprofession,willofferadeepsenseofmeaning, tocreatelasting,memorableandimpactfulexperiencesforyourcustomers,foryourcolleaguesand for theplanet. Hospitality isaworkofheart, Joinus andbecomeaHeartist. Job Description WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU Competitive Salary Paid Time Off Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide Learning programs through our Academies Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world! Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities Rate of Pay: $25.00-26.50 per hour RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure prompt and courteous service is extended to both internal and external clients Assist in qualifying leads, researching space, and entering bookings in Opera Sales and Catering and responding to client(s) either personally, or by directing to the appropriate salesperson(s) Preparation of contracts and proposals Preparation and processing of group definite contract turnovers Record and track leads for responses and due dates Assist Sales Managers in conducting site inspections of the Hotel Maintain/order current printed sales and promotional collaterals and office supplies Coordinate with other departments within the hotel to ensure distribution of important information Prepare and disseminate regular sales department reporting on daily, weekly, and monthly basis Attend all sales meetings Provide administrative duties as required by Sales Managers and Director of Group Sales Regular Sales Office phone coverage Assist with preparation and follow-up of sales trips including expense reporting Prepare purchase orders and process invoices, including third party group commissions Assist with duties of Sales Managers when they are absent from the office Facilitate travel planning and manage expense reports Manage schedule of meetings, corporate visits, reservations etc. Combining weekly reports for submission Maintain an organized work environment Other duties as assigned Qualifications Minimum High School Diploma, Business School and/or Hotel School Diploma preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required Previous hospitality or travel industry experience (internal or external) an asset Proven competency in the area of organization and communication skills Ability to work without direct supervision Pleasant out-going personality/good interpersonal skills Additional Information Visa Requirements:Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining U.S. work authorization.