Outside Sales Representative Erie Home
- $125,000–$250,000 Per Year
| Location | Macon, Georgia |
Essential Functions
Core Responsibilities
Sales & Catering Administration
• Approach all guests, clients, and associates in a friendly, professional, and service-oriented manner.
• Maintain professional appearance and grooming standards.
• Comply with all Mainsail Lodging & Development policies and safety procedures.
• Maintain organized sales, catering, and event files.
• Assist the Director of Sales & Marketing and General Manager with monthly reports, correspondence, and administrative projects.
• Prepare contracts, banquet event orders (BEOs), event resumes, banquet checks, guarantee updates, and Daily Event Sheets.
• Process revisions and distribute event documentation to operational departments.
• Answer incoming sales and catering inquiries, qualify leads, and route opportunities appropriately.
• Enter and manage leads, opportunities, accounts, and bookings within Marriott CI/TY and other hotel systems.
• Coordinate site inspections and conduct tours when the sales team is unavailable.
• Assist with detailing smaller meetings, catering functions, and social events.
• Coordinate guest amenities, welcome letters, VIP arrivals, transportation schedules, and group logistics.
• Prepare thank-you correspondence following group and catering events.
• Support hotel marketing initiatives, community events, and promotional activities as assigned.
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Outlet Dining & Food & Beverage Sales/ Support
• Assist in promoting chef dinners, holiday events, wine dinners, tasting experiences, live entertainment, and special promotions.
• Coordinate inquiries for restaurant buyouts, rehearsal dinners, corporate dinners, cocktail receptions, and private dining events with incentivized private dining bookings.
• Prepare proposals, contracts, menus, and event details for outlet dining functions.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage leadership to ensure event details and guest expectations are communicated accurately.
• Assist in tracking outlet dining inquiries, bookings, and revenue.
• Support local business outreach and relationship building to increase restaurant and bar patronage.
• Provide administrative support to the Food & Beverage department as needed
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General Responsibilities
• Maintain timely communication between Sales, Catering, Food & Beverage, and Operations.
• Ensure accurate distribution of contracts, event documentation, and operational information.
• Assist guests and clients with event changes and requests while providing exceptional customer service.
• Coordinate special events as directed by the General Manager or Director of Sales.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of hotel operations.
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Hospitality Expectations
Demonstrate Mainsail Lodging & Development's mission, vision, and values through every guest and associate interaction. Take ownership of guest satisfaction while maintaining professionalism, integrity, and a collaborative team environment.
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Qualifications
Education & Experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's Degree preferred.
• Two or more years of hospitality, sales, catering, restaurant, or administrative experience preferred.
• Previous Marriott experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in lifestyle hotels, restaurants, or event venues is a plus.
Technical Skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Marriott CI/TY, MARSHA, Opera PMS, or similar hotel systems preferred.
• Ability to prepare professional proposals, contracts, reports, and presentations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of hotel sales, catering, food & beverage operations, and local market trends preferred.
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Physical Requirements
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to walk throughout the hotel, restaurant, meeting space, and event venues.
• Flexible schedule including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business demands.
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Mental Requirements
• Exercise sound judgment and decision-making.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Work independently while supporting multiple departments.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Effectively resolve problems while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Deliver exceptional internal and external customer service under pressure.