Sales Catering Manager
About The Position
The Sales Catering Manager solicits new and existing accounts to meet or exceed revenue goals through telephone solicitation, outside sales calls, site inspections, and written communication. The role prepares customer correspondence, internal booking reports, and event-related documents for booked group and catering events, and maintains related files. The manager works with other hotel departments to provide quality customer service, participates in sales meetings and training, attends trade shows and industry or community events, and represents the hotel professionally. The role also develops and maintains knowledge of market trends, competition, and customers, assists with reports and competitive data collection, and follows the principles of CARE and the Four Disciplines of Associate Success.
Responsibilities
- Solicit new and existing accounts to meet or exceed revenue goals through telephone solicitation, outside sales calls, site inspections, and written communication.
- Prepare correspondence to customers and internal booking reports, and maintain files.
- Prepare event-related documents, including resumes and BEOs, for booked group and catering events.
- Participate in daily sales meetings, pre-convention meetings, training, and other sales-related meetings as required.
- Work with other hotel departments to provide quality service to customers.
- Attend trade shows, community events, and industry meetings.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of market trends, competition, and customers.
- Professionally represent the hotel in community and industry organizations and events.
- Participate as a team player with all departments.
- Assist with reports and/or competition data collection.
- Follow the principles of CARE and the Four Disciplines of Associate Success.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
