Sales Programs Coordinator chez Unique Vacations Inc.

DO WHAT YOU LOVE!

Unique Vacations, Inc. -- an affiliate of the worldwide representative for Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts -- is seeking a forward-thinking Sales Programs Coordinator to join its remarkable Miami-based, in-house team. 

WHO ARE WE?

Unique Vacations, Inc. is an affiliate of the worldwide representative of Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts. We provide exclusive, marketing, public relations, advertising, promotions, and creative services to showcase the Luxury Included experience, which guests have come to adore for 40 years and counting for Sandals & Beaches Resorts. 

You can learn more about the brands we represent by visiting www.sandals.com and www.beaches.com. 

We are ever-dedicated to our customers, vendors, and our most precious commodity -- our TEAM! At Unique Vacations, Inc. we know our company is most powerful when everyone can make their mark. When you do what you love, you will be empowered to create the future that you want!

APPLY, CREATE, IMPACT:

If you’re ready to make an impact on one of the world’s most renowned hospitality brands, we invite you to apply for the Sales Programs Coordinator via our career portal: http://www.uvcareers.com/

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Inside Sales Program Coordinator position is based in the UVI Miami office.  The primary responsibility of this position is to assist the Business Development Managers with day-to-day needs and requirements. The Sales Programs Coordinator will assist in project leads for the outside sales team, market products by developing and implementing sales programs and campaigns; maintain promotional materials and inventory; preparing reports, assist in the efforts of the Senior Inside Sales Manager, Sales Leadership team and the Business Development Managers team by providing marketing, sales, and customer support. 

This position will work closely with the Senior Inside Sales Manager and the Sales leadership team, to assist in the creation, implementation, and management of effective marketing programs to drive revenue and measure campaign and program results.  The Sales Programs Coordinator will work cross-functionally with the various departments to ensure the continual improvement of our organization and product/programs.

This individual must be personable; able to multi-task in order to achieve results as a team; self –directed; detail oriented; excels at critical thinking and maintains a professional company image through in-person and phone interaction. The position provides a great opportunity for the qualified candidate to gain experience within a marketing capacity within the hospitality industry. The best candidate is highly motivated, results-oriented, thrives in an environment that is fast paced.

JOB ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Business Development Managers with administrative paperwork (TBA by leadership).
• Assist with communication from corporate office to Business Development Managers.
• Assist Business Development Mangers by distributing new collateral, supplies and equipment.
• Assist in answering calls and emails from the Business Development Mangers to assist their advisors.
• Liaison between CRM and Unique Vacations 
• Update and verify accuracy of CRM Program.
• Aid and train sales team as needed
• Assign new accounts in Infor to appropriate Business Development Manager
• Provide weekly reports as needed by management.
• Keeps promotional materials ready by coordinating requirements with marketing and creative services departments; inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Participate in weekly regional conference calls.
• Create and maintain monthly sales reports for Inside Sales Senior Management.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure marketing efforts and communications are current and effective. 
• Tracks promotional materials effectiveness and usage thru communication with the sales team and travel agent community.
• Research competitive products by identifying and evaluating product characteristics, pricing, and advertising; maintaining research databases.
• May be required to attend Regional, Cluster and Global Sales meetings (local and International).
• May be required to attend meetings on behalf of the Sales Department, Inside Sales Manager or Director of Sales Operations. 
• Assist in ongoing demand generation marketing efforts including, but not limited to, marketing team collaboration and coordination, campaign setup, content and collateral development, event support, sales coordination and communication and reporting.
• Work both independently and collaboratively with the marketing, sales and management teams as well as effectively with cross-functional counterparts to develop and implement marketing campaigns and lead generation programs. 
• Assist with special projects and responsibilities as requested under the direction of VP of Trade Sales.
• Ensure that polices are adhered and has a thorough knowledge of company policies and procedures.
• Assist with answering incoming calls from the Inside Sales Loop (800-SANDALS) as needed. 
• Other duties, tasks and assignments, as needed or required.
• Ability to travel and must be flexible with hours since this may require evening / weekends.
• May be asked to cover for a BDM at a weekend event; may receive an incentive. 

COMPETENCE REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications include:

•           Excellent Customer service skills

•           Computer literate – Microsoft Office 

•           Sales experience preferred

•           Knowledge of travel industry preferred

•           Knowledge of Oracle

•           Excellent organizational skills

•           Excellent follow-up skills

EXPERIENCE:

Outlined below are the academic qualifications and length and type of experience deemed necessary by Unique Vacations Inc. in order to perform the role of Sales Programs Coordinator competently.

Education: Associates degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school.

Experience: Six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education & experience. 

BENEFITS:

We offer a full benefits package including:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer paid life insurance, STD, and LTD
• Sick days
• Vacation days
• 9 Holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Parental leave
• 401K plan with a company match

Additional perk: After 6 months of continuous employment, you may visit the resorts we represent at a discounted rate.

Once you visit one of the properties, you will not only experience the best of what the brand has to offer but you will get to see first-hand what makes us so passionate and most of all so “Unique”.

ABOUT UNIQUE VACATIONS:

Unique Vacations Inc. is an affiliate of the worldwide representative of Sandals and Beaches Resorts – exclusively providing, marketing, public relations, advertising, promotions, and creative services to showcase the Luxury Included experience, which the guests have come to adore for 40 years and counting for Sandals and Beaches Resorts. 

Designed for couples in love, Sandals Resorts boasts 18 Luxury Included resorts located on the Caribbean’s best beaches in Jamaica, Bahamas, Barbados, Antigua, Curaçao, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Grenada. The family-friend resorts for everyone, Beaches Resorts offers three magnificent locations in Jamaica and Turks & Caicos.  

We are headquartered in sunny South Florida – a hop, skip and a jump from the glorious Caribbean islands. 

Learn more about the brands we represent at www.sandals.com and www.beaches.com.