Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Daily Pay
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
vision coverage
short-term disability
long-term disability
term life insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
401k Retirement Plan
Job Description
Evolution Hospitality, a dedicated lifestyle vertical at Aimbridge, is renowned for creating distinct lifestyle experiences across a wide portfolio of independent, luxury, boutique, lifestyle, and soft brand hotels, as well as restaurants, bars, and lounges throughout North America. With a commitment to blending culture and results, Evolution Hospitality prioritizes honesty, humility, intellect, and ability in their team members, fostering both professional growth and personal development. The company’s culture encourages each associate to embrace ongoing challenges, contributing to Evolution Hospitality’s reputation as a world-class operation.
Among its prestigious properties is the historic Bourbon Orleans Hotel in New Orleans, a remarkable estab... Show More
Among its prestigious properties is the historic Bourbon Orleans Hotel in New Orleans, a remarkable estab... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- previous convention/event and catering sales experience preferred
- valid driver’s license for the applicable state
- developed verbal and written communication skills
- proficiency with Microsoft Office products
- ability to work independently
- strong organizational and presentation skills
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- previous convention/event and catering sales experience preferred
- demonstrate creativity and knowledge of food and beverage/events desired
- valid driver’s license for the applicable state
- developed verbal and written communication skills to frequently negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guests and/or corporate clients
- experience with professional selling skills desired: opening, probing, supporting, closing
- proficiency in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products
- ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
- strong organization and presentation skills
Job Duties
- Effectively attain assigned meeting planner satisfaction scores, revenue goals, as well as food and beverage goals
- proactively conduct solicitation calls, conduct tours, and entertain clients specific to needs respective to the assigned property
- monitor and evaluate trends within your market segment
- approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner
- adhere to Aimbridge Hospitality’s established regulations, company standards, catering/meeting standards and related catering sales metrics
- develop a full working knowledge of the operations and policies of the hotel and applicable departments
- demonstrate ability to deliver banquet event orders on a timely basis (10 days) and ensure accuracy
- ensure changes are communicated timely to impacted departments/operations leaders
- maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations, as applicable
- may assist in implementing and/or participating in special promotions relating to direct sales segments i.e. sales blitzes, etc
- attend daily/weekly/monthly meetings and any other functions required by management
- perform any other duties as requested by the General Manager or Director of Sales
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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