About the position
Sofitel New York is looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic hospitality professional to join our dynamic sales team as Marketing and Events Coordinator. Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion! As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status-quo. By joining us, you will become a Heartist®, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart. You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfil yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Director of Sales and Marketing providing efficient and professional support for all aspects of marketing.
- Manage media, travel writer and influencer vetting and coordination.
- Oversee photoshoot management with agency partners.
- Coordinate VIP details and communication.
- Service events and high profile groups as assigned.
- Prepare BEOs (Banquet Event Orders) and manage vendor relations.
- Handle signage and floorplan management.
- Maintain Delphi accounts (CRM), including traces, creating and updating bookings, and managing the function diary.
- Ensure accuracy of banquet checks and final bill review upon completion of program or event.
- Distribute change log, BEOs, and daily events listing correspondence to all departments as required.
- Collaborate closely with banqueting and operations teams to deliver flawless events and overall experience.
- Attend meetings and training sessions as necessary.
Requirements
- A minimum of one year in a luxury hotel, ideally in NYC, or three years in luxury retail background preferred.
- Extensive experience with MS Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
- Additional experience in Delphi, Opera, Social Tables and Cvent preferred.
- Passion for customer service and attention to details.
- Ability to connect well with a diverse clientele.
- Organized, team player with exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to lift, push and pull up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk up to 8 hours.
Nice-to-haves
- Second language preferred, French highly desirable.
- Union experience a plus.
Benefits
- Hotel discounts.
- Quarterly bonus potential.
- 401k Match.
- Free daily lunch.
