Catering Sales Manager
About The Position
Join our team as a Catering Sales Manager at our beautiful Embassy Suites! Are you passionate about creating unforgettable wedding experiences? Embassy Suites Rockford is seeking a Catering Sales Manager to lead our wedding and social event sales efforts. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in the wedding industry who thrives on building relationships and delivering exceptional events. What You'll Do: Drive catering revenue with a primary focus on weddings and social events Develop and execute sales strategies to maintain a strong booking pipeline Lead client meetings and site tours, crafting personalized proposals that wow Collaborate with our Director of Sales and internal teams to ensure flawless event execution Represent Embassy Suites at bridal shows, community events, and industry networking opportunities Assist with marketing initiatives, including social media and promotional materials What We're Looking For: 5+ years of experience in event or wedding sales (hotel experience preferred) A proven ability to build relationships and close sales Strong organizational and communication skills Flexibility with scheduling; typically working Tuesday-Saturday Valid driver's license and insurability for occasional travel Why You'll Love Working Here: Competitive Salary: $50,000 + bonus opportunities Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; short- and long-term disability; 401(k) with 6% company match; paid parental leave; pet insurance; lifestyle spending accounts; and more Be part of a vibrant team in a stunning property that hosts Rockford's most memorable weddings Ready to make dreams come true? Apply today and help us create extraordinary celebrations at Embassy Suites Rockford!
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in event or wedding sales (hotel experience preferred)
- A proven ability to build relationships and close sales
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Flexibility with scheduling; typically working Tuesday-Saturday
- Valid driver's license and insurability for occasional travel
Nice To Haves
- hotel experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Drive catering revenue with a primary focus on weddings and social events
- Develop and execute sales strategies to maintain a strong booking pipeline
- Lead client meetings and site tours, crafting personalized proposals that wow
- Collaborate with our Director of Sales and internal teams to ensure flawless event execution
- Represent Embassy Suites at bridal shows, community events, and industry networking opportunities
- Assist with marketing initiatives, including social media and promotional materials
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) with 6% company match
- Paid parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Lifestyle spending accounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
