Sales & Events Coordinator

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location:

Norfolk, VA 23502

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $18.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Job Category:
Hospitality - Hotel

Job Title:

Sales & Events Coordinator

Property:
Delta Hotels by Marriott Norfolk

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Hourly

FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt

Compensation:
See Requisition

Department:
Sales & Events

Reports To:

Director of Sales / Event Manager

Work Location:

Norfolk, VA (On-Site)

Delta Hotels by Marriott Norfolk is seeking a detail-driven, people-first Sales & Events Coordinator to support our Sales and Events team. You'll be at the center of the action — managing inquiries, moving leads through the pipeline, coordinating event logistics, and making sure every client feels taken care of from first contact through final execution.

If you're organized, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and like being the person who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes, this role is built for you.

• Answer incoming sales and events inquiries by phone and email with professionalism and responsiveness
• Follow up on leads and route them to the appropriate team members; track lead status and follow-through
• Schedule and conduct property tours for prospective clients — corporate accounts, social events, and group business
• Assist Event Managers with preparation of Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), proposals, and event documentation
• Support client communication throughout the planning process, ensuring timely updates and follow-through on every commitment
• Maintain organized records of inquiries, contracts, and event files in the sales system
• Coordinate with front desk, food & beverage, and operations teams to support seamless event execution
• Assist with site visits, FAM trips, and client entertainment as needed

• Prior experience in hotel sales, events, catering, or a related hospitality or customer-facing role preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills — you represent the property in every interaction
• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to juggle multiple priorities without dropping the ball
• Familiarity with Delphi, CI/TY, or similar sales and event management software is a plus — we'll train the right person
• Team player who takes pride in their work and genuinely enjoys working with people
• Reliable, professional, and comfortable in a full-service hotel environment

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Marriott Bonvoy Associate Rate — discounted hotel stays at thousands of Marriott properties worldwide for you and your family
• Career growth opportunities within a regional hotel group expanding across Virginia and beyond
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment

Shamin Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

• Ability to sit for extended periods during administrative and communication work
• Ability to walk, stand, and move throughout the property for tours, site visits, and event monitoring
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs. (event materials, supplies, décor) with team support available
• Ability to work in varying environments, including ballrooms, meeting rooms, and outdoor event spaces