Catering Sales Manager OEM

The Ameswell Hotel•Mountain View, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Catering Sales Manager is responsible for driving revenue, market visibility, and guest satisfaction across social, wedding, and corporate catering-only business at the hotel. This role manages the entire sales and event lifecycle—from inquiry through execution—for a wide range of programs including social celebrations, weddings, and standalone corporate catering events not associated with group room blocks. This position is highly revenue-driven, detail-oriented, and operationally engaged, requiring strong sales acumen, consultative selling skills, and the ability to both sell and fully detail events to ensure seamless execution aligned with The Ameswell brand standards.

Requirements

2 + years of successful experience in proactive hotel sales
Strong knowledge of the corporate, social and wedding market trends
Be comfortable working in a team selling environment.
Proven ability to meet or exceed sales goals
Exceptional communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
Comfortable working weekends and evenings as business needs dictate
Proficient in English language.
Advanced computer skills.
Familiar with common computer software programs, including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Proactively solicit, sell, and contract corporate catering only events, social catering, wedding events, including but not limited to: Weddings, rehearsal dinners, farewell brunches, Birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations of life, Cultural celebrations, holiday parties, fundraisers, Private social, Corporate events, luncheons, celebrations, meetings etc.
Achieve or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue goals for: Catering food & beverage, Event space rental, packages and add-ons.
Manage the full sales cycle: Lead response and qualification, Site tours and Client Presentations, Proposal Development, Contract Negotiation and execution
Upsell menus, bar packages, décor, enhancement, and add-on experiences to maximize total event value
Serve as the primary Wedding Expert and brand ambassador for The Ameswell hotel
Develop, maintain, and update: wedding packages, wedding menus (in collaboration with Culinary and Operations), preferred vendor lists (planners, florists, DJs, photographers, rentals etc.)
Conduct personalized wedding consultations and property tours.
Manage wedding lead flow from: Hotel website, Wedding platforms and directories, Bridal shows and community partnerships
Represent the hotel at wedding fairs, showcases, and other corporate networking events.
Track catering booking pace, conversion ratios, and revenue performance.
Participate in the development of marketing materials, campaigns and promotions related to the Catering Corporate and Social / Wedding Segment
Maintain a strong presence in the local market as a preferred catering event venue.
Deliver a high-touch, consultative sales experience from inquiry to contract.
Ensure clear communication of: Event details, Hotel policies, Payment schedules, Attrition and cancellation terms and etc.
Organize and manager pre-cons and post-cons with all clients.
Accurately enter, manage, and maintain: Leads, accounts, and bookings in CRM / sales systems, Contracts, amendments, and payment schedules
Ensure all contracts comply with hotel standards, revenue goals, and legal guidelines.
Monitor tentative bookings and follow up to maximize conversion.
Maintain accurate forecasting and reporting for: Corporate pace, Wedding pace, Social catering pace, Monthly and annual revenue projections
Work closely with: Conference Services, Group Rooms, Culinary and Banquets Teams, Marketing, Revenue
Occasionally manager small courtesy room blocks in support of catering events when required.
Participate in weekly sales meetings, BEO meetings, and strategy sessions.
Provide market insights and feedback to leadership regarding: pricing, package performance, competitive trends
Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.