Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $80,000.00 - $85,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development programs
wellness programs
Job Description
Downtown L.A. Proper Hotel is a distinguished luxury hotel that has masterfully transformed a Renaissance Revival landmark building, originally designed by the iconic architects Curlett & Beelman, leaving a lasting architectural imprint on Los Angeles. This hotel uniquely combines historic elegance with contemporary designer Kelly Wearstler's stylish vision, which elevates its 147 rooms and suites with an appealing mix of vintage California influences and original artworks by prominent Los Angeles artists. Guests at Proper Hotel can indulge in a trio of inviting dining destinations housed within one historic location, enjoy a sophisticated split-level rooftop pool deck offering uninterrupted views of... Show More
Job Requirements
- 3-5 years of hospitality experience in sales/events operations
- thorough knowledge of sales techniques including excellent selling and negotiating skills with strong market and account knowledge
- creative and innovative
- proactive and customer-oriented
- strong organizational and time management skills
- excellent communication skills both written and oral
- excellent knowledge of computers, specifically Opera, Delphi, Word, Excel and event management software and customer management platform
- must have a flexible work schedule
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- 3-5 years of hospitality experience in sales/events operations
- thorough knowledge of sales techniques including excellent selling and negotiating skills with strong market and account knowledge
- creative and innovative
- proactive and customer-oriented
- strong organizational and time management skills
- excellent communication skills both written and oral
- excellent knowledge of computers, specifically Opera, Delphi, Word, Excel and event management software and customer management platform
- flexible work schedule
Job Duties
- Build and foster relationships with clients by creating and coordinating meetings and events
- generate detailed group resumes and communicate with Hotel Department Heads
- optimize room rental charges and event upsell opportunities
- assist with the monthly forecasting and the annual budget process
- handle special projects as requested by the Director of Sales and Marketing
- account prospecting, solicitation, and development via telephone, personal contact, outside calls, correspondence, email and other means of communication
- conduct event and meeting space site inspections, entertain both in house and off property, and maintain relationships thorough follow-up methods
- proactively establish preferred partnerships with outside vendors to create benchmark standards, consistency in service and competitive pricing
- prepare and present proposals and contracts both written and verbal in a prompt, accurate, profitable, pleasant and professional manner
- ensure billing accuracy and conducts bill reviews with the clients prior to processing the final bill
- manage group room blocks and meeting space for groups and events
- lead formal pre-event and post-event meetings for small to average-sized assigned groups
- develop and work from a quarterly action plan that encompasses Account Management, New Business Development and departmental profitability
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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