Catering Sales Manager OEM/HM

Crestline Hotels & Resorts • Athens, OH

41d

About The Position

The Catering Sales Manager is responsible for selling, planning, and overseeing all events booked at the hotel.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or GED plus two (2) to five (5) years of experience in hotel and/or conference center sales and have extensive knowledge and able to coordinate wedding ceremonies and receptions; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the above knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must have ability to effectively and efficiently utilize a variety of computer programs, i.e., Word, Excel, MICROS, property management system, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Selling social catering events, servicing accounts, developing, and following up on leads for assigned markets.
• Negotiates and finalizes contracts and banquet event orders (BEO) by meeting with and/or telephoning clients.
• Achieves sales goals.
• Planning and detailing each event booked Oversight of the entire function
• Anticipates (or reacts to) group problems and provides solutions.
• Prepares specialized reports, as needed.
• Keeps abreast of budgeted revenue goals and assists in putting together plans and actions or originates and generates business
• Ensures that all guest checks, payments, master folios and advanced deposits are submitted to accounting; ensures that any other information, which is necessary and/or helpful for successful catering business, is submitted to appropriate departments.
• Represents company at trade association meetings to promote property.
• Communicates directly with Executive Chef, Banquets, and Conference Services regarding all changes to set-up and final counts.
• Belongs to associations that influence and aid in continuing education and securing future business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees