Courtyard Dallas DFW Airport North Grapevine - Senior Catering Sales Manager OEM
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
fitness center access
Professional Development
Job Description
Courtyard by Marriott Dallas DFW Airport North/Grapevine is a premier hotel located near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, offering guests modern accommodations and convenient on-site amenities. This hotel is known for its exceptional hospitality services, spacious rooms and suites equipped with plush Marriott bedding, TVs with premium channels, mini fridges, microwaves, and thoughtful in-room workspaces designed for business and leisure travelers alike. Guests can enjoy complimentary airport transportation via shuttle, free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, an outdoor pool, and an on-site restaurant—the Bistro—that serves fresh breakfast and dinner options along with Starbucks coffee and evening drinks. The property also features event... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous catering sales experience preferred
- Valid driver’s license for the applicable state
- Developed verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
- Strong organization and presentation skills
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Previous catering sales experience preferred
- Demonstrate creativity and knowledge of food and beverage desired
- Must have a valid driver’s license for the applicable state
- Must possess developed verbal and written communication skills to frequently negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guest(s) and/or corporate clients
- Experience with professional selling skills desired: opening, probing, supporting, closing
- Must be proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products
- Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks
- strong organization and presentation skills
Job Duties
- Effectively attain assigned sales and revenue goals, as well as solicitation call goals
- Proactively conduct solicitation calls, conduct sales tours, and entertain clients specific to social, corporate, business, or SMERF, as applicable by property
- Grow existing relationships with assigned accounts specific to leisure, SMERF, business travel, and/or groups, as applicable by 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
- Ensure that the Daily Event List, Banquet Event Order/Guarantee Sheet and Ten Day Event Schedule are generated on a timely basis and ensure accuracy
- 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
- 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
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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