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Sales and Catering Manager

Dayton, OH, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $52,656.00 - $65,820.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
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Benefits

Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
Quarterly bonus plans
401K options
Tuition Assistance
Training and Development
Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

Concord Hospitality is a renowned hospitality company that specializes in hotel management and operations, known for its dedication to delivering exceptional guest experiences and fostering a positive work culture. Established with a firm commitment to excellence and innovation in the hotel industry, Concord Hospitality manages a portfolio of properties that emphasize quality service, strategic growth, and operational efficiency. The company has been recognized for its workplace environment, including accolades such as Great Places to Work, Great Places to Work for Millennials, and Great Places to Work for Women, highlighting its focus on employee satisfaction and diversity. The Sales and Catering... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in catering sales or related hotel services
  • Possess a valid driver’s license
  • Have reliable transportation
  • Ability to work outside sales calls frequently
  • Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Proficient in hotel property management systems such as Delphi
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Capability to negotiate contracts and manage event details
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to multitask and handle multiple client inquiries
  • Commitment to maintaining drug-free workplace standards
  • Equal Opportunity employment compliance

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years catering sales or hotel catering/convention services/banquet/hotel sales/culinary arts experience
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
  • Proficient in computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet, and property management systems
  • Excellent communication, presentation, organization, time management, listening, and math skills
  • Ability to use analytical skills for measuring business potential and value
  • Capable of reading and interpreting documents and writing routine reports and correspondence
  • Innovative mindset with original thinking
  • Enthusiastic with intense enjoyment and interest in work
  • Detail oriented with the ability to carry out tasks thoroughly
  • Flexible with the ability to set own schedule and goals
  • Motivated by the ability to make an impact on projects or organizational success

Job Duties

  • Handle and follow up on inquiries for small meetings and events with or without guestrooms
  • Negotiate contracts and banquet event orders (BEO)
  • Identify and price customer needs for the event, up-selling and closing sales
  • Communicate group details and changes to all hotel departments
  • Present potential business at sales meetings and conduct client and staff meetings to ensure event success
  • Finalize and detail catering plans for groups and orchestrate functions on-site or off-site
  • Prospect for new catering business using various methods including phone calls, outside sales calls, trade shows, and community functions
  • Monitor blocked space to ensure contractual obligations are met and initiate release of blocked space on cut-off dates
  • Maintain account files in Delphi software system ensuring accurate communication between client and hotel staff
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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