Catering Sales Manager

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Pyramid Global Hospitality. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc.  The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

 

We are looking for a highly motivated and analytical individual with experience in creating and managing luxury catering events to join our team as Catering Sales Manager. The Catering Sales Manager is a key position that will be responsible for selling revenue generating catered events to include, but not limited to weddings, social, meetings & conference events with all relevant profit driving components. In addition, the position will detail, service, and plan for the success of these events with collaboration of key departments to achieve maximum profitability and guest satisfaction.  The successful candidate will be creative, a problem solver, has a proven record of being a team player, is open to learning and leading by example, responds in a professional and courteous manner to guests and team.

Your Role:

You will oversee the coordination and successful execution of all programs/services contracted through the catering department.
You will help to rectify any deficiencies for improvement with respective operational departments and work especially closely with the banquets department.
You will work closely with the Sales teams to build relationships with area businesses, associations and SMERF entities to develop the social business segment to support the revenue goals of the resort.
You will coordinate and communicate with outside vendors to maximize relationships, profitability, performance, and service standards.
You will have a genuine internal drive that demonstrates consistent regard and dedication to guests and the organization by being engaged, interested, and productive.
You will maintain a working knowledge of the marketplace; actively and collaboratively assists in building the best practices necessary for the resort's success.
You will possess strong organizational skills and be detail-oriented in order to ensure cooperation and coordination with other departments/managers in the daily flow of our Resort's Operations.

 

Prior Catering Sales experience with track record of accomplishments is required. Well rounded in hotels and upscale catering halls a must.

Must possess exceptional customer service and a high sense of urgency. Experience in CI/TY is helpful. EOE/AA

 

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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