Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $60,000.00 - $68,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
flexible scheduling
Job Description
The Wyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort is part of a distinguished portfolio of four hotels located on Orlando's iconic International Drive. These properties collectively offer over 652 guest rooms along with nearly 30,000 square feet of versatile meeting space. The resort portfolio serves a vibrant mix of business, leisure, and group clientele, offering a dynamic and fast-paced hospitality environment. Each hotel is designed to provide exceptional guest experiences through well-appointed accommodations, excellent amenities, and prime location, making the portfolio a preferred destination for both visitors and event planners in Orlando. The Wyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort, where the Sales & Catering Manager... Show More
Job Requirements
- Prior hotel sales and catering experience required
- Minimum 3 years in similar roles
- Experience with multiple hotel properties or large resort sales
- Skilled in BEO writing and group contract management
- Strong market knowledge in corporate, SMERF, wedding, and leisure sectors
- Familiarity with condo-style and extended stay guest needs
- Proficiency with sales platforms such as Salesforce and Delphi
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Availability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings
- Energetic and results-driven sales approach
Job Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of successful hotel sales and catering experience, preferably in a resort or condo-hotel environment
- Experience managing events and sales for multiple hotel properties or a large resort with diverse group offerings
- Proficiency in BEO development, group contracts, and post-event follow-ups
- Strong understanding of corporate, SMERF, wedding, and leisure markets
- Familiarity with condo-style hotel suites and extended stay clientele
- Excellent organizational, communication, and negotiation skills
- Tech-savvy, with experience in Salesforce, Delphi, Maestro, or similar platforms
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings based on client needs
- A proactive, energetic, and "hunter" sales mentality with a passion for hospitality
Job Duties
- Proactively generate group and event business through outreach, networking, cold calls, and community partnerships for all four hotels
- Manage the full sales cycle: lead generation, client meetings, site tours, proposals, contracts, execution, and post-event follow-up
- Write and detail all Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) with precision and clarity
- Serve as the main point of contact for group clients, ensuring exceptional service across all stages of the event process
- Collaborate with F&B and Operations teams across the hotel portfolio to guarantee seamless event execution
- Monitor KPIs, analyze sales reports, and adapt strategies to exceed monthly and annual revenue goals
- Represent the portfolio at networking events, tradeshows, and industry functions
- Be actively present during events to manage logistics, resolve last-minute requests, and ensure client satisfaction
- Meet or exceed monthly and annual sales goals for room nights and catering revenue
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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