The Lodge on Lake Oconee
Our hotel is looking for a hospitality professional with sales experience to help our team increase revenue. You'll act as a go-between for the sales team and the front desk, ensuring that our guests have a wonderful stay while helping to find new customers and increase our revenue growth. Additionally, you'll be responsible for responding to visitor queries, following up with referrals, and helping the sales team with administrative duties. Our ideal candidate has excellent communication skills and customer service experience, preferably in the hospitality industry. If this sounds like an opportunity to move forward in a sales role, please apply today!
Responsibilities
- Perform an initial pitch to a list of business and referral prospects based on your research and networking
- Plan and organize work schedules, file important documents, and communicate with stakeholders and hotel departments about sales-related information
- Generate sales presentations and a variety of additional materials for prospective customers highlighting event space, dining and catering services, and facility amenities
- Establish and maintain communication with customers via phone and email to answer their inquiries and requests
- Maximize profits by selling more and providing upgrades to guests to ensure they are completely satisfied
Qualifications
- Demonstrated exceptional social, verbal, and negotiating abilities
- Must possess a high school diploma or GED and a bachelor’s degree in business or a similar major is desired
- Demonstrates a proven track record of success in sales
- Good organization and time management skills
- Prior experience working in the hospitality sector is required
- Outside sales experience is required.
Compensation
$14 - $18 hourly
About The Lodge on Lake Oconee
The Lodge on Lake Oconee is a small, 80 room lakefront boutique hotel located in Eatonton, GA. Our hotel is looking for outgoing, motivated individuals dedicated to providing an outstanding experience for all of our guests. This is a unique opportunity to help build a hotel brand as the hotel is about to embark upon extensive renovations throughout the property.