Catering Sales Manager

The Catering Sales Manager is responsible for developing and fostering business through pro-active direct sales, marketing, outside sales calls, and tours of the hotel. The Catering Manager position will concentrate on weddings and social events and will achieve revenue goals by actively selling and upselling each business opportunity in a fast pace, active, environment. The Catering Sales Manager drives customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each experience.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): or Work Equivalent
• Computer skills required. Familiarity with Microsoft Office preferred.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in sales
• Hotel experience preferred
• Prefer previous guest/customer relations training.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Sound people and interactive skills.
• Ability to work independently, self-motivated.
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior experience as a group sales manager in a full service hotel environment.
• Experience in the Marriott CI/TY system preferred
• Experience in wedding planning or other relevant market selling preferred but not necessary
• Exert physical effort in lifting/transporting at least 50 pounds.
• Push/pull carts and other equipment up to 125 pounds.
• Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas.
• Satisfactorily communicate with guests, management and co-workers to their understanding.
• Work environment – Guest Rooms, Guest and Service Corridors, Housekeeping Office. Job involves working under variable temperature conditions and noise levels, in indoor settings, andaround fumes and/or odor hazards, dust and/or mite hazards, biohazards and chemicals.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8-hours in length.
• Must be willing and have the ability to work a varied schedule that includes nights, weekends and holidays.
• This job description is not intended to provide a complete and comprehensive list of all jobduties, requirements and responsibilities. Instead, it is provided as a general overview of the expectations for the position