Sales & Catering Manager

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Come join our exciting team as we kick off our newly renovated, Marriott Autograph Collection property!

We are a highly entrepreneurial company limited only by our imagination. Diversity and teamwork are major aspects of our culture. Our property associates are a highly team-focused group bringing out the uniqueness of each associate to provide great products and services. Success comes to those who continuously seek opportunities to learn and pass on new knowledge. We always strive to be better, never bored, and never complacent.

Our teams thrive on hard work, inclusivity, and producing outstanding experiences. We endeavor to make our fellow associates feel comfortable and entrepreneurial so that they can engage unhindered. Finally, giving back to the community is also vital to our culture. Our properties live by the philosophy that they are an important part of their communities and look for ways to partner in the local community to make a difference.

The Catering Sales Manager oversees the effective planning of functions and banquets. This position is responsible for the effective communication between, the Banquet and Catering division, Director of Sales, and the client. The person in this position must be able to roll their sleeves up and assist our teams when needed, living our “ONE TEAM. ONE VISION.” philosophy. This person must also provide innovative ways that align with our mission to be the best, most respected hotel company in America.

The Catering Sales Manager is responsible for soliciting new catering accounts, entertaining and sustaining relationships with existing accounts to meet and/or exceed revenue goals. He/she must have a strong knowledge of weddings and understand the importance of prospecting in creating new sales opportunities for the hotel. He/she is also responsible for coordinating and service client functions to ensure customer satisfaction while maintaining profitable operations and high-quality products and service levels.

Candidates must be comfortable in problem solving with client relationships and event management.

Focus on ways to promote and engage in internal growth programs.

Continuously exemplify and live by our Culture.

Meet/exceed our company goals and three metrics.

• Complete all required brand specific training
• Complete all required Vision University training
• Complete all required health and safety training
• Adhere to all Vision Hospitality Group and property specific brand standards
• Perform any other duties as requested by management to aid in better operation of the hotel and service to the guests
• Provide personalized, friendly service to each and every guest
• Complete future sales and confirmed sales reports weekly
• Be aware of local and surrounding area activities and events
• Field incoming sales calls and return messages promptly
• Design tours for customer site visits
• Communicate bookings and customer needs to all hotel departments
• Have knowledge of Sales Pro or Sales Tracking software
• Collaborate with F&B and DOS on schedules and events

• Keep confidential the business functions of the company including, but not limited to, financial status, customer/guest information, associate issues, etc.
• At least 1 year experience in event services or catering sales.
• Strong understanding of meetings, social events and weddings (traditional and ethnic weddings).
• Great leadership and communication skills.
• Possesses outstanding customer service skills, professional presentation, and sophisticated communication skills
• Ability to participate in sales blitz/calls, fams, networking events and trade shows
• Must be responsible for safety and security of guests, fellow associates and hotel assets
• Have knowledge of fire alarm system and evacuation procedures
• Have dependable transportation available
• Able to communicate effectively in writing, verbally, and in person
• Able to work a flexible schedule. We are a 24/7 business which may require work availability of nights, weekends, and holidays
• Is organized, honest, works well with others, and has an outgoing personality
• Maintain a clean and…