Position: Senior Catering Sales Manager
About: Primary responsibility is to generate catering revenue and guest rooms (Social/Wedding Blocks and Group for less than 10 on peak with event space) for the hotel within the designated market(s) through goals set by the Director of Groups and Events. The scope of the goals includes being an integral participant in the initiatives set forth for the Catering Sales Department, the Sales and Marketing Department and the hotel.
Requirements: Ability to perform job function with minimal supervision even under pressure; Ability to ensure security and confidentiality of guests and hotel data; Ability to enforce hotel’s quality procedures, etc.; Ability to work independently without direct supervision or as a cohesive team; Ability to be a clear thinker, analyze and resolve problems exercising good judgment; Ability to input and access information into computer; Ability to remain calm and courteous with demanding/difficult situations; Ability to work flexible hours and days; travel when necessary; Desirable to have Strong knowledge of the Wedding Market; Desirable to have previous guest relations training; Ability to do basic arithmetic; Ability to formulate strategic action plan(s) to target need periods and markets; College degree preferred; Minimum 2 years college; Previous catering sales experience preferably of similar size and quality; Past hotel experience preferred
