Catering Sales Manager

Opportunity: Catering Sales Manager

Sell and service banquet and meeting functions in order to achieve catering department goals.

Your Growth Path:

• Sales Manager
• Director of Sales
• Regional Director of Sales

Your Focus:

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
• Oversee all catering sales targeted towards existing and new corporate and social markets.
• Solicit new business making prospecting calls and outside client visits.
• Maximize revenue by selling all facets of the hotel both orally and in written form to previous, current, and potential clients.
• Handle account details ensuring all pertinent aspects of solicitation and closing are complete and documented.
• Service accounts including BEOs and Group Resumes when necessary.
• Prepare information for meet with and entertain clients as deemed appropriate to obtaining potential business from that account.
• Provide an exceptional level of service and acquire the highest quality of catered products for our clients.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment, and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Your Background and Skills:

• Associate or bachelors degree in Hospitality or related industry preferred.
• Proven track record in catering and banquet sales required.

Work Environment and Context:

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

What We Believe:

• People Are Our Capability
• Hearts That Serve
• Only Excellence
• Stay Nimble
• Own It