Hotel Catering Sales Manager

Chicago Hotel Holdings • Chicago, IL

382d • $65,000 - $73,000

About The Position

The Catering Sales Manager at Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel is responsible for overseeing all aspects of catering operations, focusing on sales, customer service, and event coordination. This role requires a highly motivated individual with a passion for delivering exceptional service and a proven track record in sales and event planning.

Requirements

• Previous Hotel Sales Manager experience
• Knowledge of a hotel structure and how all departments interact
• Basic mathematical and calculator skills to prepare cost proposals
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers in a friendly and positive manner
• Ability to conduct site inspections
• Ability to listen, speak and write English to ascertain and respond to client needs
• Professional demeanor
• Extremely detail oriented and organized
• Enjoy asking for business and closing sales
• Enjoy a team sales approach
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service orientation and skills
• Excellent listening skills
• Exceptional detail in follow-up
• Flexible work schedule
• Available to work evening and weekend events as scheduled
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Nice To Haves

• Food service experience

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to drive business growth and increase market share
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify new business opportunities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective product launches and promotions
• Monitor sales performance and provide regular reports to senior management
• Train and mentor team members to enhance their sales skills and product knowledge

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Accommodation
• Education Level: No Education Listed