COMPANY OVERVIEW
The Holiday Inn – Fargo is a full-service hotel committed to empowering the success and well-being of our employees by offering career paths in all areas of the hotel. From back of the house positions in our kitchen and housekeeping departments, to front-facing positions like guest service or restaurant serving, we’re sure you’ll find the perfect fit within our hotel!
We are looking for those who are dynamic, resourceful and ready to jump into any situation to give a helping hand. If you are a positive person and have a genuine interest in the well-being of others around you, we invite you to apply today! You make us who we are.
The Holiday Inn Fargo seeks a candidate that is passionate about the hospitality industry and looking to take a step into a career position inside a Sales and Marketing department. This is a full-time, hourly position and is eligible for the quarterly bonus program.
Job duties/responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Assist in booking groups, functions and handle follow ups
Administrative duties such as typing, filing, packet making, file distribution, sending client invoices and other tasks as delegated
Be the liaison between clients and all hotel departments
Responsible for booking and detailing small (50 and under) catering events
Responsible from start to finish booking and execution of wedding receptions (heavy training provided before going solo if necessary)
Assist in handling new inquiries regarding sleeping rooms and or function space
Be proficient in hotel's sales and or catering software systems
Hands on promotional activities for clients including special in-house events, tradeshows and team outings
Flexibility to work some evenings or weekends when needed
Job shadowing for upward movement within hotel and management company
Requirements
Must have working knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook and Power Point
Must be organized and detail oriented
Must be confident to ‘ask for the sale’
Must be able to handle multiple tasks at one time
Preference given to:
Associates degree or higher in hospitality management or business-related fields
Hotel, catering or sales experience helpful
Experience with Opera and Delphi systems a plus
Must be friendly, creative and energetic and above all, service oriented.
BENEFITS
Associate Hotel Discounts Worldwide!
PTO Accrual from day one!
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
Paid Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.