BUSCH GROUP

Catering Sales Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Professional development opportunities
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan

Job Description

Hyatt Place Phoenix is a vibrant, modern hotel located in the heart of downtown Phoenix, known for its timeless, refined, and energetic design inspired by the art deco-desert chic theme. Surrounded by a prime location within walking distance to a variety of local attractions such as the Orpheum Theatre, Chase Field, Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix Art Museum, shopping, and restaurants, Hyatt Place Phoenix offers guests a blend of stylish ambiance and practical amenities. This property prides itself on creating memorable guest experiences by fostering a welcoming and proactive service culture supported by a team dedicated to exceptional hospitality. As... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business, or related field preferred
  • Minimum 1 year of catering sales or event planning experience in a hotel or events-focused hospitality environment
  • Knowledge of local market and event trends is a plus
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and client service skills
  • Proficiency in catering sales software such as Delphi, Opera, or Envision CRM systems
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs dictate

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business, or related field preferred
  • Minimum 1 year of catering sales or event planning experience in a hotel or events-focused hospitality environment
  • Knowledge of local market and event trends is a plus
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and client service skills
  • Proficiency in catering sales software such as Delphi, Opera, or Envision CRM systems
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs dictate

Job Duties

  • Proactively solicit new group and social business for meetings, banquets, and special events through outbound sales efforts and by responding to incoming leads
  • Conduct thorough site inspections and client meetings to promote the hotel's event spaces, services, and amenities while identifying client needs and securing business
  • Develop and present customized proposals, negotiate rates and contract terms, and secure client commitments in alignment with property standards and revenue goals
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for group clients, managing all planning and servicing aspects from contract signature through event execution
  • Coordinate all event details with internal departments including Banquets, Culinary, AV, and Rooms to ensure service delivery matches commitments made to the client
  • Act as the on-site contact during events, providing direct support to meeting planners and ensuring smooth operations and client satisfaction throughout the event
  • Maintain accurate, detailed records of sales activities, client interactions, contracts, and event logistics within the hotel’s sales and catering system

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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