Sales Operation Specialist - Mecca, المملكة العربية السعودية - FAIRMONT

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    Job Description

    Reporting to the Group Director of Sales, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

  • Telephones - Assist with answering telephones within three rings for the Sales Office and directing calls appropriately.
  • Leads - Assist the Sales team by monitoring all lead sources and distributing leads to the appropriate Sales Executive.
  • Prepare reports.
  • Assist in maintaining an accurate client database in Opera and adherence to all Accor and Fairmont standards.
  • Coordinate with reservations, revenue, and the front office to ensure proper guest service is offered. Follow up on requests, enter rooming lists, and update accurate information in the system.
  • Provide administrative support to the Sales Team, including merging letters of agreement and distribution of all event orders and resumes.
  • Participate in hotel and sales training programs when applicable.
  • Maintain current sales and promotion literature.
  • Provide support to Specialists in Sales as appropriate.
  • Train in all Specialist tasks to assist as necessary and assist in training peers on job duties to develop a strong cross-trained team.
  • Attend meetings, take minutes, and draft notes as required.
  • Have a complete knowledge of hotel services and accommodations.
  • Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
  • Ensure prompt and courteous service is extended to internal and external customers.
  • Comply at all times with hotel standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
  • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, adhering to the proper dress code.
  • Preparing Contract drafts & ensuring that it is updated with new inquiries (Rates, OPT, Supplements, etc).
  • Create Ramadan and Hajj sheets and share them with all concerned to ensure a clear view of the situation.
  • Create the blocks according to contracts.
  • Follow up payment & rooming lists.
  • Create the GNS for each group & communicate it with the concerned departments.
  • Communicate any extra charges with the TA & ensure that it has been finalized on the OPT.
  • Communicate with finance for pending payments.
  • Update the Opera system on a daily basis (check rates and inventory).
  • Communicate with revenue for updated rates & availability.
  • Checking the group's PMs closing according to the contracts.
  • Handling Group operations with the FO and F&B teams.
  • Updating agents' profiles in the system (delete duplicate profiles).
  • After-sales calls to ensure everything is in order with the agent.
  • Weekly report for the group's production (Rev, RN).
  • Contact new leads for regular Markets.
  • ISR communication and business handling.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Qualifications

  • One year of experience in the Opera system is required.
  • Computer literate in Microsoft Office applications and or relevant computer applications required.
  • University/College degree in a related discipline is required.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, required.
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
  • Highly responsible & reliable.
  • Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.
  • Flexibility in working hours.
  • Additional Information

    Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

    We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.