Description

Position Summary: The Catering Sales Manager will be responsible for developing catering business and executing tactical sales plan strategy. Prospect groups and ensuring that revenue goals are achieved or exceeded by soliciting, developing and closing local corporate and social group business. This role will support the Hilton Garden Inn including all banquet/conference rooms and the on site full service restaurant Dos Bocas. This unique role will have the flexibility of being able to promote these outlets in the same building increasing the attractiveness of the site. Compensation is base plus commission and will range from $65,000.00-$85,000.00 .

Exceptional Benefits Package Includes

• Medical (Competitive Employer Contribution)
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD&D – Employer Paid!
• Disability
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Paid Time Off
• Telehealth and Tele-mental Health – Company Paid through HealthJoy
• Retirement Plan with match up to 4% of Salary – NOT VESTING SCHEDULE
• Professional Development

Primary Duties:

• Pursuing new and repeat catering business that fits the hotel sales parameters per guidelines established by the VP of Sales
• Handling catering sales for meetings and special events
• Establishing a strong networking presence within the local hotel community
• Developing and engaging in relationship-driven and long-term business relationships
• Creating awareness of groups in all internal staff, communicating information with other hotel departments in a timely manner to facilitate efficient purchasing, scheduling and staffing
• Providing personal attention to clients while they are at the hotel to ensure total guest satisfaction
• Developing relationships with local vendors for table arrangements, limousines, photographers, etc.
• Assisting in the development of banquet menus and pricing
• Conducting site inspections with potential clients
• Maintaining accuracy of Catering information in Sales Pro / Catering / CITY
• Consistently meeting or exceeding sales goals

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree preferred in Marketing, Business, or a related field
• 1-2 years of experience in catering, hotel or restaurant sales
• A creative and analytical mind with strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Results and deadline driven
• Flexibility to adapt to fast-paced, changing deadlines, and balancing multiple projects
• Able to work independently and multi-task while being productive and timely
• High level of organizational skills