Social Catering Sales Manager

First Hospitality Group Inc•Oak Brook, IL

46d

About The Position

The Social Catering Sales Manager is responsible for proactively selling and servicing social catering, weddings and other markets as assigned by Director of Sales and Marketing; responding to leads within agreed time frame, prospecting and soliciting new business, building new client relationships and detailing wedding events. Other duties include reviewing contracts, facilitating communication between departments to ensure high level of service as well as completing event orders. Work week includes Saturdays. What's in it for you… Insurance enrollment available from DAY 1! Paid time off available from DAY 1! Holiday pay available from DAY 1! 401(k) enrollment after 30 days! Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations! Professional development and promotion opportunities!

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management or related field;
2-3 years of similar sales management capacity and Previous hospitality industry experience preferred

Nice To Haves

Marriott CI/TY and Social Tables experience a plus

Responsibilities

Meet with clients to capture catering order specifics, such as menu dishes, dates and times, logistical requirements in regard to tables and chairs to complete event orders.
Draft and submit the sales contract to client for review, approval and payment.
Report progress of catering sales to Director of Sales & Marketing
Ensure operational compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving.
Coordinate with banquet and culinary departments with detailed event orders.
Property aligned and customer centric creating memorable guest experiences
Ability to listen to the client's vision and bring to life client's events
Answer leads and set up site tours
Set up detail meetings with clients.
Represent the hotel at industry mixers and events.
Other duties as assigned.
Use the sales system with a high degree of competency
Ability to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Implements and maintains all policies and procedures.
Exercises sounds and accurate judgment with regards to decision making in a timely matter.
Prioritizes and plans work effectively and efficiently.
Observes and implements all safety and security procedures.
Ability to meet deadlines with frequent change delays and unexpected events.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and people management skills
High computer literacy
Strong organizational, supervisory and management skills
Must possess basic ability to analyze bids and understand budgets and create estimates
Stay current on all required training