Social Catering Sales Manager

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

Four Seasons Hotel and Residences New Orleans is seeking candidates to join our Catering and Conference Services department as a Social Catering Sales Manager. This role is responsible for securing and servicing social (i.e. weddings, etc.) catering business from the Social and Corporate Market, through active and effective promotion, solicitation, and prospecting, while maintaining FS standards and maximizing revenue/profit potential.

Responsibilities

• Actively solicit new business and respond to inquiries with the intention of confirming profitable social catering business and achieving Quarterly Sales Goals.
• Maintain an active trace/follow-up system on all inquiries and personal sales calls.
• Plan and/or attend and/or participate in meetings with hotel staff and clients, including but not exclusive to: Morning Operations Briefing, Morning CS Briefing, Resume Meeting, Banquet Event Order Meeting, Sales Meeting, Pre-Convention Meetings, Bi-Monthly Board of Operations, Menu Tastings, and Planning Visits.
• Coordinate the sales efforts between sales department and catering to insure proper utilization of function space to yield maximum revenues.
• Finalize the requirements of confirmed bookings while maximizing revenue potential through up selling and ensuring effective communication both written (Resumes, BEO, Daily Reports) and personal contact with all departments for the success of the event.
• Supervise the execution of banquet events.
• Review all function space with banquet manager and when required head house attendant.
• Ensure satisfaction of client at the outset of all events.

Benefits

• A Rewarding Work Culture, with mentoring, training and development opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits package including a world class Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance program
• 401k participation with a company matching program after 30 days of employment
• Discounted Accommodations at Four Seasons Worldwide
• Comprehensive Time off Package including Vacation pay, Sick pay and 9 paid Holidays, including Mardi Gras
• Complimentary employee meals prepared by the Four Seasons Culinary Team
• Complimentary uniforms that are laundered by our housekeeping department
• Discounted parking near hotel
• And much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed