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Radisson Americas is Hiring a Catering Sales Manager Near Chicago, IL
At the heart of Radisson Hotel Group Americas is our brand promise, Every Moment Matters. More than just our motto, it’s how we do business and who we are at our core. We firmly believe that our people are at the center of our success, so we strive to provide a meaningful employment experience with a focus on developing our team’s talents.
Radisson Hotel Group Americas is proud to be one of the world’s leading hotel groups, with nine distinctive hotel brands featuring more than 600 hotels throughout the US, Canada, and Latin America. Our portfolio includes Radisson Collection, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson RED, Radisson Individuals, Radisson Inn & Suites, Park Plaza, Park Inn by Radisson, and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson.
- Solicit new and existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue goals through telephone prospecting, outside sales calls, site inspections and written communication.
- Understanding of yield management skills and the use of historical data
- Experience evaluating every catering business opportunity to maximize revenue and profitability while achieving customer expectations
- Maximize revenue by selling all facets of the hotel to previous, current and potential clients, including room rental, A/V and other revenue generation opportunities
- Consistently book repeat business by having a track record of long term client relationships
- Knowledge of sales techniques including closing skills as well as negotiating skills
- Comfortable with hotel site inspections and client presentations
- Some experience utilizing creative skills to provide innovative set-ups, menus, and functions for groups
- Ability to generate creative and innovative menus while working closely with Chef on pricing specialty menus
- Work closely with banquet department on operations and event execution, ability to quickly evaluate alternatives and decide on a plan of action
- Provide overall direction, coordination, and ongoing evaluation of operations of catering events sold.
- Effective use and teaching of computers, specifically CI/TY, Word and Excel
- Knowledge of market trends, competition and key hotel customers
- Ability to work with outside vendors to ensure client satisfaction for all events/groups
- Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis
- Perform any other job related duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Prior experience in the field of hospitality with specific experience in catering sales is essential
- 1 year in catering sales required
- Experience at an upper upscale or luxury hotel
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Must possess computer skills, including, but not limited to, use of Microsoft Word, and Excel
- Advanced knowledge of sales skills, revenue management, training, and motivation of peers
- Knowledge of hotel features, benefits, and competing hotels within the market
- Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines
- Command of the English language both written and verbal
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and make employment decisions without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected class. Background checks are also required before employment begins.
Visa Requirements: We participate in E-Verify and all candidates must be in possession of identification providing authorization to work in the United States as defined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1968 (IRCA). This position does not offer sponsorship of Work Visas.
Job Summary
Full Time
$43k-61k (estimate)
01/20/2023
10/27/2023
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