An experienced Sales/Events Coordinator is needed for a Certified Top Employer (2015) for a luxurious boutique Hotel & Spa flanked by the majestic Simonsberg mountains in the picturesque Franschhoek Valley, situated on a wine estate with sweeping views of the mountains, lake shore or vineyards.Responsibilities:Marketing of the Hotel and creating specific eventsMeet clients and understand needs and BudgetAdminister all required information pertaining to menus, pricing, conference style etc.Continuous communication between client and Resort DepartmentsSite inspection with clientOversee the set-up of the function according to client needsPresent at FunctionPost mortem with clientFollow up on Billing/PaymentExpand and further develop all phases of banqueting businessMaintain lose liaison, teamwork and communication among staffWork with management and other heads of departments at all times and assist in carrying out special requirements and duties necessary in adding to the guests general comfort and well being.Assist with typing of the Banquet and Sales Managers correspondence, i.e. answering mail, confirming banquet arrangements, menus, memos etcEstablish and improve the reputation of the hotel by offering a very personalized style of service to the highest possible standardStudy requirements of all booked banquets and functions to familiarize and ascertain the possibility of selling additional facilities, to produce extra revenueFollow up and develop all banquet inquiriesTo be familiar with all phases and material relating to banquets and functionsCompose, publish and distribute to all department heads and personnel who are involved in servicing banquets, a daily function and weekly function sheetAssist with the typing of the event ordersMaintain a close liaison with the credit controller regarding the client’s credit standingMake full arrangements and details with prospective and/or booked banquets etc. for all of the activities, including when necessary and in conjunction with reservations, the booking of sleeping accommodationDistribute promptly to all hotel participants notice of any change whatsoever in the banquet specifications issuedIn servicing group functions comply in every respect with the agreement made at the time of booking the eventPerform all duties assigned efficiently and economicallyComply with all policies and approved practices of the hotel and comply and/or executive promptly all orders and requests requiredMinimum requirements:3 years Sales Experience in a service industryYour own car essentialPresentable with a great attitudeSouth African citizens onlyBenefits:Free Funeral CoverFree Business & Life CoachingStaff LunchesCareer Growth ProspectsContinuous training and development