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Conference Services Sales Coordinator

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University

805 Neches Street
Austin, TX 78701

Hotel de 171 Habitaciónes
Gestionado Por Crescent Hotels & Resorts
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Description

Job Summary:

The CSM/SC is responsible for supporting the Sales Team in administrative tasks, sales initiatives, and client communications to ensure seamless execution of meetings and group bookings. This role plays a critical part in the turnover process, serving as the primary point of contact for clients once a contract has been signed and handed over by the Sales Manager. Additionally, the CSM/SC will act as the liaison between Sales and Operations to ensure flawless execution of events and group stays.

This position requires a detail-oriented, highly organized, and customer-focused professional with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales & Client Support:

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients once the Sales Manager turns over a signed contract.
  • Communicate directly with clients to confirm event and group details, ensuring all requirements are documented and met.
  • Maintain and update client files, contracts, and records in Delphi.
  • Using the Merge templates in Delphi - Generate and distribute Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), Group Resumes, and other event documentation to ensure seamless execution.
  • Conduct follow-up calls and emails with clients before, during, and after events to ensure satisfaction and address any last-minute requests.
  • Assist in conducting site visits and pre-convention meetings (Pre-Con) as needed.

Operations & Turnover Responsibilities:

  • Act as the bridge between Sales and Operations, ensuring all details are accurately communicated and executed.
  • Coordinate with the Front Desk, Housekeeping, and F&B teams to ensure group and meeting expectations are met.
  • Partner with the Operations team to ensure meeting spaces are set up according to client specifications.
  • Work closely with the Food and Beverage teams to confirm food and beverage needs, room layouts, and special requests.
  • Troubleshoot any on-site issues or last-minute changes with Operations and provide real-time solutions.
  • Maintain strong relationships with the Operations team to ensure a seamless guest experience for all groups and meetings.

Administrative & Reporting:

  • Process special requests such as VIP amenities, comp room requests, and client gifts.
  • Maintain an up-to-date calendar of all upcoming group bookings and meetings.
  • Host weekly BEO/RESUME meetings – ensuring all departments are present and have signed BEO’s

Business Development & Relationship Management:

  • Support the Sales Team in prospecting efforts by researching potential leads and updating sales databases.
  • Assist in the execution of targeted sales initiatives for corporate, government, SMERF, and extended-stay segments.
  • Help coordinate client appreciation events, site tours, and sales blitzes.
  • Maintain positive relationships with key clients, vendors, and event planners.

Qualifications

Conference Service Experience

Experience
  • Required

    1 years:

    Conference Service Experience

  • Required

    1 years:

    Customer Service Experience

  • Required

    1 years:

    Opera PMS Experience

  • Required

    1 years:

    Sales & Catering Experience in Delphi

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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Publicado 3 De Diciembre De 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown - University

Our Hotel

Welcome to the brand new Holiday Inn Express Austin Downtown University! Centrally located in the Red River District of downtown Austin, the Holiday Inn Express is one of downtown's newest hotels. Whether guests are here to take in the sites, or are looking to grab a bite and a drink while taking in some live music on 6th street, we’ve got them covered! We are minutes away from the Texas State Capital, University of Texas, or the Congress Street Bridge, home to the world famous bats! We can’t forget about 6th street, home to over 100 live music venues and great shopping only two short blocks away!

Business travelers, we’ve got rooms for you too! We are minutes away from offices for USDA, Facebook, Deloitte, Accenture, and University Medical Center. Our rooms offer large desks and comfortable chairs for burning the midnight oil. Our entire hotel offers free Wi-Fi, plus we have business center available 24 hours a day. Need more space? Our board room is available for rent with space for 12 for that conference call or presentation. No problem! Everyone will enjoy our complimentary Smart Start Breakfast, featuring Holiday Inn’s minute pancake machine, oatmeal station, breakfast meats, eggs, warm cinnamon rolls, yogurt, and cereal. Also, for those looking to burn off some energy, we have a 24-hour fitness center and a heated outdoor balcony pool.