Functions as the business leader of the property’s Catering Sales Department and manages the property’s reactive and proactive catering sales efforts. Shares responsibility for achieving revenue goals, guest and associate satisfaction and the financial performance of the department. Implements the brand’s service strategy and applicable brand initiatives in all aspects of the sales process. Provides day to day leadership to a team of on-property catering sales associates. Partners with key stakeholders within Area Sales to receive warms leads for more in-depth qualification of the business for the property. Partners with Event Management and hotel operations to sell products and services that the hotel has the ability to successfully execute. Verifies a seamless turnover from sales to operations and back to sales while consistently delivering a high level of service. Maintains accountability for verifying that the team maximizes revenue opportunities by up-selling and accurately forecasting (e.g., catering and group rooms) for all events.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
Required:
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 4 years experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.
OR
• 4-year bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.
Preferred:
• 4 year college degree.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Managing Sales Activities
• Manages the catering sales efforts for the hotel including local and group/convention business.
• Solicits/books local catering business and develops group business.
• Develops and manages catering sales revenue and operation budgets, and provides forecasting reports.
• Works with the management team to create and implement a catering sales/marketing plan addressing revenue, customers and market.
• Develops menus that drive sales.
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