Sales Leader-In-Development (LID)
Overview:
Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park
Luxurious comfort embraces pure style at the elegant, four-diamond Omni Hotel at Centennial Park. Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta within the bustling Centennial Park District, this luxury hotel treats you to views of the spectacular downtown skyline or picturesque Centennial Olympic Park.The Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park is connected to Philips Arena and the Georgia World Congress Center, and it is the closest hotel to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Omni Atlanta's associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out.If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Hotel at Centennial Park may be your perfect match.
Job Description:
The Sales LID is responsible for assisting in the daily operations of our events and meeting space to ensure overall client satisfaction. This individual will report to the Director of Sales and handle all administrative and sales duties as assigned by the Sales Department.
The Leader-in-Development (LID) program is a 12-month program designed to develop graduates into successful managers in the division they wish to pursue. The Sales LID will spend 40 hours each week as a generalist and 7.5 hours completing contracts throughout the training property.Upon completion of the LID program, the Sales LID will move into an Sales & Catering managerial role at another Omni property.
Contracts are projects that will allow LIDs to learn about general hotel operations, as well as the details and functions of their division. Each contract will provide resources and evaluation criteria.
Responsibilities:
Functions of the Sales LID will be to complete all contracts within 12 months:
- Will be responsible for meeting with Division Head and Director of Human Resources each month as well as completing a monthly feedback report for the corporate office
- Hotel wide contracts include working as a front desk agent, shipping and receiving, participating in a New Hire Orientation and discussing the Omni Six Pillars, and understanding the roles of other departments
- Demonstrating an understanding of payroll, accounts payable and receivable, general cashier functions, income audit, month end journal entries and balance sheet accounts. For example, the Sales & Catering LID would work with the Sales Manager to complete all types of Sales & Catering projects
- Sales & Catering LID will meet with Division Heads and Managers to understand different departments around the hotel. From Rooms, Food and Beverage, and Finance divisions.
- Other contracts include understanding Medallia (guest satisfaction survey) results and trends, any guest issues in the sales area, etc.
Qualifications:
Requirements for Leader-in-Development candidates:
- Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or sales
- Passion for the hospitality industry
- Previous hotel/restaurant experience
- Ability to work 47.5 hours each week
- Excellent verbal and written skills, as well as ability to multitask
- Must be a self-starter and good follow-up skills
- Must be willing to relocate to new property upon completion of program
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