Hilton

Catering Sales Manager - Embassy Suites by Hilton South Bend at Notre Dame

South Bend, IN, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $51,000.00 - $65,700.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

DailyPay
Health Insurance
complimentary parking
Uncapped quarterly bonus potential
Discounted Team Member Meals
Career growth and development
Team Member Resource Groups
Recognition and rewards programs
Go Hilton travel discount program
Paid Time Off
Supportive parental leave
Employee Stock Purchase Program
debt-free education

Job Description

The Embassy Suites by Hilton South Bend at Notre Dame is a premier hotel located in the vibrant Eddy Street Commons, directly across from the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. South Bend is a dynamic college town that perfectly blends the energy and excitement of a university community with the charm and character of a midsize city. Residents and visitors alike enjoy a thriving yet laid-back lifestyle, enriched by diverse neighborhoods, friendly people, and the beauty of four distinct seasons. This unique setting creates an attractive backdrop for both leisure and business travelers.

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Job Requirements

  • 1 year of sales management experience within the hospitality industry
  • Positive attitude and strong communication skills
  • Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service
  • Team-oriented mindset while also being a self-starter
  • Genuine passion for proactively targeting and securing social business

Job Qualifications

  • 1 year of sales management experience within the hospitality industry
  • Positive attitude and strong communication skills
  • Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service
  • Team-oriented mindset while also being a self-starter
  • Genuine passion for proactively targeting and securing social business
  • Sales experience within the hotel industry
  • Catering Sales Management experience with a focus on weddings
  • Familiarity with Delphi.fdc
  • Passion for sales and a drive to achieve targets and objectives
  • Degree-level qualification in a relevant field
  • Proven experience in negotiations

Job Duties

  • Target and solicit new catering business through lead generation, face-to-face prospecting, and relationship referrals
  • Design, develop, and sell creative catered events
  • Develop existing business to uncover additional revenue opportunities
  • Maximize revenue by upselling packages and creative food and beverage
  • Respond to incoming catering opportunities
  • Perform site visits, both scheduled and on-demand
  • Assist with forecasting all catering revenue categories
  • Participate in the development and implementation of the vanity site for weddings
  • Handle customer compliments and complaints through distribution and resolution
  • Stay on top of industry trends making recommendations to the sales and catering teams
  • Work closely with the Event Manager to ensure all event details are communicated
  • Travel primarily outside the hotel to initiate new sales, solicit leads, hold conferences and make sales proposals and presentations
  • Determine rates and negotiate contracts

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location