Catering Sales Manager 2

The Ritz-Carlton, a global leader in luxury hospitality and part of the prestigious Marriott International portfolio, is renowned worldwide for its exceptional service and dedication to guest satisfaction. With over 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton is committed to delivering experiences that create lifelong memories. This respected brand prides itself on a culture that values creativity, thoughtfulness, and compassion among its associates. The company fosters an inclusive and diverse work environment, embracing unique backgrounds, talents, and experiences, ensuring equal opportunity for all employees. The Ritz-Carlton's foundational "Gold Standards," including its Employee Promise, Credo, and Service Values, guide every team member to uphold the highest levels of service and hospitality every day.

We are currently seeking a dedicated Catering Sales Manager to join our sales and marketing team at the 100 Carondelet Plaza location in Clayton, Missouri. This full-time management position plays a vital role in driving catering sales by proactively soliciting and handling business opportunities to meet and exceed personal and company sales goals. The role focuses on nurturing long-term, value-based customer relationships, ensuring timely and accurate turnover to event management for seamless service delivery. The Catering Sales Manager is responsible for engaging in sales activities such as researching new leads, participating in sales calls, and maximizing revenue through upselling. This position requires a strong understanding of market trends, competitors, and customer needs, allowing the manager to strategically close business opportunities aligned with location objectives. This role is bonus eligible with an hourly pay range of $29.81 to $37.50, reflecting the importance of performance and contribution to the company’s success.

In this role, you will build and strengthen relationships within the community and with key stakeholders to expand the customer base. You will also execute the operational aspects of bookings, including proposal generation, contract writing, and customer correspondence. The Catering Sales Manager also represents the brand and property standards daily, ensuring exceptional guest relations and collecting guest feedback to continually improve product quality and service levels. Join The Ritz-Carlton and Marriott International, where you can do your best work, start your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of yourself.