Sales Coordinator

**Job Description**

Renaissance Hotels have long been known for going beyond simple accommodations to create rewarding experiences for their guests. Through dramatic design, innovative cuisine and attentive service, Renaissance Hotels approach the hotel stay as an opportunity to inspire and discover.

At the Renaissance, we believe our guests select us because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. Renaissance associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance, yet reaps great rewards. Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment; if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

The Renaissance located Flushing, NY, is seeking an experienced sales & administrative professional to promote, market, coordinate guest rooms and meeting space for this brand new, spectacular 208-room modern luxury lifestyle hotel.

**Job Requirements**

**Candidate Profile**

* Knowledge of guest rooms and hotel operations

* Strong communication skills (verbal, listening, writing)

* Bilingual: English and Mandarin is a definite plus

* Effective decision making skills

* Strong organization skills

* Knowledge of group, catering and transient customer segments

* Strong customer- and associate-relation skills

* Ability to develop and maintain relationships e.g., associates, guests, vendors

* Strong presentation and platform skills

* Proficient in standard & office software applications and hotel property management systems: PMS, reservations, POS, etc.

* Familiar with local market conditions and competition

* Familiar with hotel sales forecasting

* Expert knowledge of Excel

* Excellent financial reporting skills and presentation skills

* Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings

* Ability to meet tight deadlines and juggle multiple projects

* Ability to work independently and as a team

* Experience in hospitality industry is a plus

* Must have a sense of humor

* Must be self confident

* Participates in formulation of monthly Executive Summary reports

* Handles V.I.P. reservations

**About this location**

class: Luxury room Count: 101-250 location Type: Urban location TypeUrban Richard Jabara CEO Richard Jabara is a second generation hotelier and has been active for 40 years in the development and management of hotels. A graduate of the University of Denver Hotel School, he is experienced in the turnaround of distressed properties and all facets of hotel development, including site location, construction and major renovations. Based in Danbury, CT, Richard is President and CEO of Meyer Jabara Hotels which operates 24 hotels under licenses from Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Sheraton and Holiday Inns. His involvement in the daily management of these hotels includes annual planning, development of senior and on-site management and enhancing operational excellence. Under his leadership Meyer Jabara Hotels has won awards for excellence from five different franchisors. He believes in the principles of non-directive management, leadership and learning. He has embraced and brought to Meyer Jabara Hotels the Journey Management System developed by well known management consultant and author Dr. James Belasco. Richard has been active in industry committees for many years. He has been involved with the Hotel-Motel Association of New York City and was a member of the Ad Hoc Committee which negotiated the union contracts for 250 New York City hotels. He is past Chairman of the Owners' Association of Six Continents Hotels and Resorts, franchisor of Inter-Continental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites hotels. Richard brings his extensive business experience to various other organizations. He is currently the President of the Parish Council at his church and a member of the Board of Directors of Danbury Hospital. He is also one of the founders and supporters of Dream Come True, a regional charity that directs their efforts in helping terminally ill children and their families.