Fantastic Corporate Sales Coordinator role working with Luxury Hotels - SW6

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Fantastic Corporate Sales Coordinator role working with Luxury Hotels - SW6

Postby becscar » Fri Jun 21, 2019 1:46 pm

GP Associates are looking for a bright and experienced Corporate Coordinator working within the Luxury Hotel sector.  
 

Hours:                          Average of 40 hours a week, 5 days a week.
Contract:                     Permanent – full time
Salary:                          Competitive
Location:                     SW6 

The role: GP Associates is widely recognised as being the leading Sales & Marketing Representation Company in the UK. It has built an excellent reputation of representing the finest hotels for more than twenty years. As a luxury high-end representation company, your work will be also guided by very strict standards to ensure a high level of quality and service at all times. Expect to work hard but have fun and learn along the way, taking your career, experience and skills to the next level.
This role is responsible for assisting the Sales Director and Senior Sales Manager with sales and administration support across 2 market segments – Corporate and MICE.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Diary management and preparation of sales trips including appointment making, compiling schedules, arranging transportation and accommodation
  • Proactive research of new corporate companies on a weekly basis who have potential for the GP Associates Collection and to secure meetings for the Corporate Sales Director
  • Assist with generic appointment making for the Corporate Director and Senior Sales Manager
  • Coordinate with the Corporate Director and Senior Sales Manager to ensure all new and existing enquiries processed in a timely manner to ensure maximum conversion to the hotels
  • Development of Marketing across all market segments ensuring the company website is always up to date, creation and distribution of mailings (announcements and offers), iPads and newsletters
  • Assistance with preparations of cluster Hotelier sales trips
  • Month end sales reporting
  • Co-hosting events and client meetings on a bi-weekly basis
  • Assisting with the organisation of familiarisation trips to the hotels including creating invitations, booking flights, creating itineraries and sending confirmations
  • Database management and system standards
  • Opportunity to plan and attend our Annual Showcase in London
  • General administration support to Managing Director
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate would be able to demonstrate the following attributes:
  • Exceptional command of the English language both written and spoken is essential
  • Team player and ability to forge reliable working relationships
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Efficient and accommodating telephone manner
  • Ability to deal professionally, courteously and effectively, with all levels of management and other internal and external business contacts
  • Strong organisational and administrative skills
  • Solution-oriented: Ability to assess situations and exercise good judgment
  • Knowledge of marketing and social media experience preferred but not essential
  • Serve as the point of contact for clients and communicate with them by phone and email to respond to questions and requests.
  • Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure personal appearance is clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
  • Speak with others using clear and professional language; prepare and review written documents accurately and completely; answer telephones using appropriate etiquette.
  • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees
  • At least one years’ experience in a similar role within five-star luxury environment
  • Must have work authorization for the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for the role.
Benefits:
  • Private Healthcare
  • Season ticket loan
  • Training & Development Plans
  • Government Pension Scheme
  • Childcare Vouchers
  • Social Committee Activities throughout the year
https://www.gp-associates.co.uk/

To Apply: Please email your Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to: Emma@GP-Associates.co.uk 
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