Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $50,000.00 - $70,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
Salary range
cellphone allowance
Incentive Eligible
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability insurance
401k
HSA plans
FSA plans
Referral Bonus
Discounted lodging
Discounted dining
Discounted spa
Discounted golf
Discounted retail
Employee assistance program
volunteer opportunities
Committee participation
Online Learning Platform
Job Description
Valley River Inn is Eugene's only riverfront hotel, nestled beautifully along the banks of the Willamette River. This distinguished hotel offers guests over 250 fully renovated rooms and suites designed to reflect the charming Pacific Northwest while delivering modern, upscale comforts. As a historic property, it houses Sweet Waters on the River, a well-loved local dining spot that enhances the guest experience with culinary delights. It also boasts more than 15,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, catering to events of various sizes, from intimate gatherings to larger conferences. The hotel's strategic location just minutes away from downtown... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 1-3 years of hospitality sales experience
- Knowledge and expertise in sales and/or event management
- Strong sales and negotiation skills
- Attention to detail with business correspondence
- Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Proficiency in mathematical operations including discounts, commissions, and percentages
- Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office products
- Ability to travel including air, car, hotel stays, and entertainment
- Effective communication skills
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of 1-3 years hospitality sales experience
- Knowledge and expertise in sales and/or event management
- Strong sales and negotiation skills
- Attention to detail in business correspondence
- Creative thinking for innovative solutions
- Strong personal and professional skills including time management, planning, and decision making
- Proficiency in mathematical operations relevant to sales and contracts
- Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with hospitality sales platforms is a plus
- Ability to conduct client research and stay updated on industry trends
- Ability to travel including overnight stays and client entertainment
Job Duties
- Meet and exceed sales goals of assigned market segments
- Achieve revenue goals through sales plan, client development, relationship management, and networking
- Maintain accurate and timely records within the Sales & Events database
- Report weekly achievements against prospecting, inquiries, and industry events
- Solicit and secure new business through outside sales calls
- Participate in trade shows and promotional events
- Conduct site inspections and client presentations
- Respond to inbound RFPs within 24 hours
- Negotiate contracts and close sales
- Implement sales plan to maximize market share
- Obtain information for event planning and communicate with operating departments
- Serve as liaison between operations and clients
- Monitor client satisfaction during event planning and execution
- Prepare and distribute event orders, resumes, and diagrams
- Conduct interdepartmental meetings to review event details
- Manage client accounts and follow-up for repeat business
- Achieve assigned goals and objectives
- Maximize time management and productivity
- Forecast revenue of assigned groups
- Develop and maintain open communication with departments
- Establish positive professional relationships with clients
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards
- Confirm accurate revenue posting and client billing
- Maintain knowledge of policies and procedures
- Attend required meetings
- Achieve client sentiment goals
- Adhere to Columbia Hospitality policies
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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