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**Why us?** At **Hotel La Jolla, CURIO Collection by Hilton** , we're more than just a place to stay we're a destination rooted in the effortless charm and coastal beauty of La Jolla Shores. As part of Hilton's handpicked Curio Collection, we deliver personalized, memorable experiences in a setting that's both refined and relaxed. Joining our team means becoming part of a close-knit, hospitality-driven culture where your voice matters, creativity is encouraged, and excellence is the standard. Whether you're welcoming guests at the front desk, preparing vibrant cuisine at Sea & Sky, or working behind the scenes to create seamless operations, you're contributing to something truly special. Here, we don't just offer jobs we cultivate careers, foster individuality, and celebrate the unique energy each team member brings. If you're passionate about hospitality, inspired by coastal living, and ready to help us redefine the guest experience one thoughtful detail at a time we'd love to meet you. **Job Overview** Assist sales department in obtaining customer satisfaction by performing clerical and administrative duties relating to guest and hotel communications and sales. Responds to telephone and in-person inquiries regarding group/event reservations, hotel and restaurant information and marketing. **Responsibilities** + Answer sales office phones. Respond to all sales inquiries accurately, timely and in a professional manner. + Type correspondence, reports and necessary forms i.e. contracts, as well as prepare proposals or other letters as directed. + Coordination, billing, and commissions of all group and events as contracted by the sales manager/DOSM. Contact and provide appropriate follow-up on all signed/contracted business within five (5) working days. Determine and coordinate all needs of the customer. + Responsible for effectively communicating with the various departments to ensure that the meeting and related functions are executed to exceed the client's expectations. + Account Service and Management: Maintains well documented, accurate, organized and up-to-date file management in order to serve client and employer in the most expedient, organized and knowledgeable manner. + Develops strong customer relationships through appropriate client communication and the use of professional, courteous and ethical interpersonal interaction. + Work with sales personnel to achieve required sales team goals. + Coordinate and facilitate social media and digital marketing support - work with our Social Media company and corporate marketing team for hotel and restaurant event calendars, eBlasts, website and social media updates etc. + Have current knowledge of hotel rates, strategies, discounts and promotions. + Assist with completing any required sales reports. + Develop and effective communication and information system with the hotel team to disseminate details of upcoming group, meeting events and special events in the primary marketing area. + Assist hotel with implementing hotel specific selling strategies. + Promptly, the same day or by 10am the next business day, follows-up on all customers' needs and inquires in an efficient and expedient manner. + Represents themselves and the hotel with the highest level of integrity and professionalism, a service focused approach and a caring, sincere attitude at all times. + Exhibits a positive and involved team attitude to all hotel departments and maintains open communication with all co-workers for the best overall performance of the hotel. + Display a neat, clean and business-like appearance at all times. + Creates monthly social hour calendar with the Director of Sales & Marketing and F&B Director. + Assists the Sales department with monthly luncheons, client events, etc. + Conduct walk-in tours + Create gift bags for guest traces, VIP's, Hug's, etc. Keep supplies stocked and on hand. **Qualifications** **Education/Formal Training** High school diploma or vocational secretarial. **Experience** Previous sales, hospitality, and secretarial experience preferred.Experience with Delphi, OnQ, and R&I systems is highly preferred. **Knowledge/Skills** + Advanced knowledge/use of Microsoft Word applications: Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint. + Alphabetizing, grammar and punctuation skills. + Standard business letter formats. + Strong editing skills. **Physical Demands** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + Excellent communication skills necessary to communicate clearly with customers and other departments by phone or in person. + Able to read contracts and letters. + Able to use computers. + Excellent attention to detail and multi-tasking skills. + Bending/kneeling - repeated bending and kneeling required while filing + Mobility - must be able to reach all areas of hotel to assist clients. Occasional standing. Occasional carrying and lifting of files and office items up to 25 lbs. **Environment** General office and hotel environment **Salary** USD $24.00 - USD $30.00 /Hr. **ID:** _2025-27613_ **Position Type:** _Regular Full-Time_ **Property** **:** _Hotel La Jolla_ **Outlet:** _Hotel_ **Category:** _Sales & Marketing_ **Min:** _USD $24.00/Hr._ **Max:** _USD $30.00/Hr._ **Tipped Position:** _No_ **_City_** **:** _La Jolla_ **_State_** **:** _California_ EOE Protected Veterans/Disability

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