Sales Coordinator - (Local Hire)

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Sales & Marketing, Assistant Director of Sales  and the Sales Managers in their day to day activities and to assist them in achieving their personal and team objectives.
• Determine and implement the procedures and standards of an effective filing system.
• Provide adequate supplies of stationary and ensures that the following forms are used and kept updated at all times:
• Timesheets
• Purchase orders
• Travel authorizations for business trips
• Collateral reprint orders
• Brochure supplies (office)
• Holiday and sick leave
• Expense forms
• Maintain and update inventory: control of all gifts and giveaways.
• Maintain an up-to-date operating manual of the department, including policies and procedures, rules and regulations.
• Compile monthly reports to be completed by 5th of each month.
• Compile statistics.
• Assist with the co-ordination of direct mail campaigns on behalf of sales and marketing, labeling, data collection and distribution of mail items.
• Ensure the efficient liaison between the sales office and other sales offices in sister hotels, including the distribution of our sales correspondence and collateral to other hotels.
• Annual contracting administration for corporate and leisure business.
• Ensure that store requisitions are submitted monthly.
• Ensure ordering of business cards.
• Ensure sensible and effective use of the telephone – all incoming calls promptly answered in an agreed manner.
• Ensure that calls are screened and dealt with in an appropriate way.
• All enquiries to be dealt with within 24 hours.
• Assist telesales research of existing/new clients within guidelines of Director of Sales / Director of Sales & Marketing.
• Sort all incoming mail for the attention of the Director of Sales and Marketing and Sales Department.
• Ensure the strict confidentiality of information passing though the office.
• Record minutes of all meetings conducted by the Director of Sales and Marketing and any others as when directed by the Sales and Marketing team from time to time.
• Maintain the highest standards of professional, ethics, and attitude toward all hotel guests, clients, and colleagues.
• Coordinate and assist in organizing sales trips.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with established company policies and procedures.
• Understand and strictly adhere to the rules & regulations established in the employee handbook and the hotel’s policy on fire, hygiene, health & safety.
• Ensure that all potential and real hazards are reported and rectified immediately.
• Understand and strictly adhere to the hotel’s employee rules & regulations.
• Perform any other duties as assigned to them by management.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, economics, or related field.
• 2 years experience in 4/5 star hotels.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, (Excel/PowerPoint/Word) 
• Micros Fidelio Opera and Sales & Catering
• Planning/organization skills
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Initiative and Creativity

About
Founded in Germany in 1897, Kempinski Hotels has long reflected the finest traditions of European hospitality. Today, as ever, Kempinski is synonymous with distinctive luxury.Located in many of the world's most well-known cities and resorts, the Kempinski collection includes hotels in a grand manner, pace-setting modern establishments and older hotels of individual charm. All blend gracefully into their surroundings and offer luxurious accommodation, superb cuisine and unrivalled facilities - complemented by impeccable service.For leisure and business guests alike, the name Kempinski has long been synonymous with style, mobility and efficiency. Put simply, they are the first choice for the discerning individual.In addition to operating many of the finest city hotels in the world, Kempinski is a name that can now be found in many exciting resort locations, each combining local flair and ambience with the international standards of service and luxury that Kempinski guests have come to expect.