Catering Sales Manager

Overview

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 BEO’s, 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 bachelor’s 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 and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

What We Believe

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