Catering Sales Manager

The prestigious Hilton Anatole is looking for their next Catering Sales Manager!

Spanning 45 lush acres north of downtown Dallas, this AAA 4-Diamond property is an icon in the vibrant Design District boasting over 1,600 rooms, 600,000 square feet of banquet space, and 6 food and beverage outlets – 3 restaurants, a marketplace, in-room dining and a seasonal water park.

What will I be doing?

As Catering Sales Manager you are responsible for the negotiation of business through proposals and contracts to close business. Creative design of menus and events to maximize revenue and event experience.  Maintain existing relationships with corporate and social accounts.  You will be required to ensure a seamless turnover from sales to service back to sales. Recognizes opportunities to maximize revenue by upselling and offering enhancements to create outstanding events.

Specifically, your essential functions will be to perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

•   Organize, plan and prioritize your duties by developing plans and goals.
  •    Timely communication to internal and external clients via telephone, email, written documents or in person.
  •    Create and maintain relationships with clients to set and meet client expectations and deliver on those expectations.
  •    Resolve conflicts and negotiate with others while handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts.
  •    Selling and influencing both internal and external clients.
  •    Make decisions and solve problems by analyzing and evaluating the issues and determine the best solution.
  •    Ensure high quality service by communicating and assisting others to understand the guest needs, providing direction and guidance, feedback and individual coaching when needed.
  •    Participate in customer site inspections and assist with the sales process as necessary.
  •    Other duties as necessary based on business needs.
  •    Regular attendance.

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