Sales Coordinator

Kimpton Banneker Sales Coordinator

A sophisticated hotel in the heart of downtown DC. Bridging the best of DC's storied historic highlights and leafy residential neighborhoods, the Kimpton Banneker Hotel has one of the most enviable addresses in the District.

Get immersed in the rich legacy and urban culture of the nation's capital at this distinctive boutique hotel. With curated artwork throughout, the Banneker offers 144 oversized guest rooms & suites, a relaxed French bistro with al fresco dining and the popular Lady Bird rooftop event venue with sweeping views of the city and White House. Hosting events in style couldn't be easier with access to dedicated event rooms for meetings and unique space for an unforgettable social event or wedding reception.

If you think you bring the ideal blend of skills, attitude and teamwork, sprinkled with a love for DC, this could be the perfect job for you! Are you passionate and creative with a desire to grow? Let's talk!

Plan, solicit, book and coordinate small group meetings and room sales to meet/exceed revenue & profit goals. Oversee the development and performance of all sales activities in assigned market. Identify objectives, strategies and action plans to exceed revenue matrixes, gain market share, and grow new account business.

Essential job function:

• Responsible for the smooth operation of the sales office at all times.
• Monitor Phones, voicemails, sales mailbox – all with same day 2-hour response time.
• Prepare collateral for site inspections, outside sales calls, and sales trips.
• Assist Sales Managers with rooming list entry and citywide audits as required.
• Enter, coordinate and follow up with Sales Reservations as needed.
• Assist with rooming list uploads as needed.
• Pull daily and weekly reports such as daily arrivals, activity reports, GRC report Record and distribute.
• Take and distribute weekly Sales Meeting minutes and daily stand up notes.
• Maintain adequate inventory of office supplies; including sales collateral.
• Assist Director of Sales with Month End extraction and assimilation of data for reports.
• Respond and represent sales manager(s) when out of the office.
• Distribute and file signed contracts.
• Daily Reader Boards and door cards.
• Update banquet menus, promos, and hotel info in all 3rd party platforms. Lanyon, Cvent, etc.
• Assist with administrative duties for preparing for and coordinating events.
• Communicate to both, guests and fellow associates, professionally and positively.

Desired skills and qualifications:

Education: Two to four-year college degree or equivalent education/experience

Experience: Hotel experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities: Ability to perform critical analysis and manage wide-range of information. Excellent oral, written and presentation skills sufficient to produce sales and marketing communication that properly reflect the Foundation Image. Listen effectively. Ability to delegate, manage manpower and organize complex projects and establishes priorities consistent with department/hotel objectives.

Benefits package:

• Competitive Salary
• Daily Pay!
• Team Member Hotel Discount Program
• Uniforms Provided for most positions
• Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options
• Paid PTO beginning after ninety (90) days of employment
• 401k with employer match
• Team Member Awards and Recognition programs throughout the year
• Food and Beverage Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement