Crowne Plaza Seattle - Catering Sales Manager OEM
About The Position
The Catering Sales Manager drives catering sales and revenue for the hotel by pursuing new accounts and maintaining relationships with existing clients. The role works with leisure guests, business travelers, SMERF groups, and other clients, leads sales tours, and helps create memorable client experiences. It coordinates event lists, banquet orders, and schedules, supports community and industry events, and contributes to promotions and management needs. The position is an overtime-eligible manager role; overtime applies and is calculated accordingly. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Previous catering sales experience is preferred, and creativity and food-and-beverage knowledge are desired. A valid driver’s license for the applicable state, communication and negotiation skills, Microsoft Office proficiency, general computer knowledge, organization, presentation skills, and the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks are also required. The hotel is located in downtown Seattle. Full-time employees become eligible for the benefits package after an initial waiting period.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license for the applicable state.
- Developed verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to negotiate, sell, and influence.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer knowledge.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
- Strong organization and presentation skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous catering sales experience.
- Creativity and food-and-beverage knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Meet sales and revenue targets, pursue new accounts, and retain existing clients.
- Build relationships with leisure guests, business travelers, SMERF groups, and other clients; lead sales tours and deliver memorable client experiences.
- Coordinate event lists, banquet orders, and schedules.
- Participate in local community and industry gatherings.
- Provide upbeat, attentive, and professional service in guest and team interactions while meeting company standards and catering statistics.
- Participate in meetings, support special promotions, and assist management as needed.
- Safeguard sensitive spaces and information and represent the company with sound judgment and professionalism.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Short-term and long-term disability income insurance.
- Term life and AD&D insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Employee assistance program.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Daily Pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
