Social Catering Sales Manager

St Julien•Boulder, CO

7h•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

St Julien Hotel & Spa is looking to add an energetic and motivated Social Catering Sales Manager to our high performing Sales & Catering Team. In this role, you will be responsible for promoting, selling, booking, and coordinating various social events at the Hotel (weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, graduation parties, rehearsal dinners, etc.) through personal sales calls, leads, and trade shows.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years’ catering sales, conference services, and/or banquet management experience within a luxury hospitality setting.
Must be able to demonstrate a proven track record of success in sales, negotiations, and business writing/presentation.
General computer knowledge and proficiency using MS Office products is required.
Must be able to hear, speak, read, and write English fluently.
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. on occasion as needed.
Must have open and flexible availability and be able to work on-site (vs. remotely).
Criminal background check required.

Nice To Haves

Spanish-language ability is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Sell and book social events, banquets, receptions and non-profit events.
Service events and wedding room blocks that are booked by the Group Sales Team.
Prepare and present effective proposals and maintain well-organized files and reports.
Plan and conduct site visits and pre-planning meetings with clients and meeting planners in order to produce successful events.
Communicate all pertinent information on group requirements within acceptable time frames to appropriate departments via event orders, resumes, etc.
Be on-site for each event to ensure total event success; check all functions prior to start to ensure correct set-up, clean equipment, etc.
Maintain working knowledge of culinary techniques, food creativity, banquet set-ups, and creative room decorations.
Develop strong customer relationships through frequent communication and the use of professional, courteous, and ethical interpersonal interactions.
Maintain a strong working knowledge of industry/trends in-market.
Attend and represent the Hotel at various industry events, trade shows, etc.
Work effectively with other departments to ensure that potential issues are addressed and resolved quickly and without interrupting the guests’ experience.
Meet or exceed established sales goals and profit margins.
Maximize profits and comply with Catering Department standard operating procedures.
Other duties as requested by Director of Catering & Conference Services.