Seeking an experienced Catering Sales Manager to actively solicit, sell, plan, and oversee catering events at our hotel. This role requires a minimum 2 years of catering and wedding sales experience, specifically in a hotel setting.
The successful Catering Sales Manager will utilize their expertise in hotel catering operations to achieve monthly revenue goals. You will solicit new catering business through promotional activities, networking, and cultivating relationships with clients and event planners. Excellent communication skills are essential to prepare proposals, determine client requirements, and oversee events from start to finish.
Key responsibilities include:
- Selling and booking catering events including business meetings, weddings, and social events
- Building relationships with existing clients to secure repeat business
- Entertaining event planners and maintaining those partnerships
- Preparing effective proposals and finalizing event orders
- Overseeing client functions and ensuring satisfaction through clear communication with all departments
- Promoting the property and driving sales through community networking and attendance at industry events
- Maintaining organized records and correspondence
Our ideal candidate has familiarity with hotel catering menus, profit strategies, and property management systems. A college degree and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is preferred. We offer a competitive salary with benefits in a rewarding hotel work environment.
If you have a passion for the hospitality industry and providing first-class customer experiences, we encourage you to apply!
Why work for us?
- Competitive Company Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k (match) , Employee Life and more!
- Local Discounts at our other properties - We work with properties all over the Portland Metro area, as a member of our team you have the opportunity to receive special discounts some of our properties (discounts on parking, meals, staycations and fitness/racquet facilities)
- Great EAP Benefits, day one! - As a member of our team you will have access to an array of benefits and resources starting on your first day, including 3 Free Counseling Sessions, Access to Gym Memberships & On Demand Fitness Class Discounts Free Confidential Legal Advice and so much more!
**We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
Compensation details: 50000-55000 Yearly Salary
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