Catering Sales Manager| Crowne Plaza Dulles Airport | Herndon VA

Crown Plaza Dulles • Herndon, VA

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About The Position

The Catering Sales Manager is an integral part of the hotel’s revenue generation. The role is responsible for soliciting past and new business, selling guest rooms, catering services, and banquet facilities, and ensuring guest satisfaction. The manager develops and delivers presentations to prospective clients, conducts site inspections, and networks through community and professional associations, activities, and events. The position requires flexibility to accommodate varying schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in sales, marketing, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of hotel sales experience or comparable experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Professional and positive approach when working with guests and clients.
• Flexibility to accommodate varying schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Solicit past and new business.
• Sell guest rooms, catering services, and banquet facilities to guests.
• Develop and deliver persuasive presentations to prospective clients.
• Conduct site inspections.
• Network through participation in community and professional associations, activities, and events.
• Ensure guests are satisfied.
• Work professionally and positively with guests and clients.

Benefits

• Hotel discounts
• Food and beverage discounts
• Opportunity to be part of a growing hotel company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level