Temporary Sales Administrative Assistant

About Us

Come work at the Castle! With great facilities just 30 minutes from the Newark airport and New York City, the Sheraton Parsippany Hotel is an ideal choice for business and leisure travelers.

Our inspiring castle theme, and warm, friendly staff will make you feel right at home.

As an associate of the Sheraton Parsippany, you will receive a free membership to our 25,000 square feet Atlantis Sports Club, a complimentary meal in our cafeteria during your work day, and attendance with the Sheraton Parsippany family at the annual Summer Jam Family Picnic and Holiday Party.

Want to find out more about joining our team? Apply today!

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information.

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Overview

Assist the Sales Team in the administrative functions required for effective hotel sales and management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Act as Liaison between Sales Manager(s) and clients in Sales Manager's absence.

Take booking inquiry information via phone and prepare proper paperwork.


* Uses various computer word processing and other software packages to enter data, produce contracts, correspondence, forms, memorandum, and other documents.


* Answer telephone and respond to caller inquiries speaking in a clear and pleasant manner.

Exercise decision making skills to direct caller's request.

Accurately record messages for staff and distribute the written messages to the staff members in a timely manner.


* Distribute documents to appropriate persons and locations to ensure prompt processing of time sensitive information by hotel and supplier staff.

Transport documents weighing up to 10 pounds to offices, mailrooms, and other locations throughout the hotel building.

Retrieve documents from and place documents into proper receptacles located up to 6 feet high, such as mailboxes, file cabinets, etc.


* Handle individual reservations for VIP clients.

Ensure that all arrangements, including upgrades, are handled properly, coordinating with other departments through oral and written instruction.


* Organize, file, and retrieve documents in appropriate binders in order to maintain essential records used in the department operation.


* Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.


* Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills


* Hotel experience preferred.


* Basic administrative knowledge such as business letters, formats, and telephone etiquette.


* Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of...