Catering Sales Leader — Hotels & Events

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 43.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Chicago seeks an experienced Catering Sales professional to establish and grow the hotel's client base across organizations and associations.

You will negotiate food and beverage pricing, function space, room rates and hotel services, coordinate with Conference Services, and upsell across revenue streams to maximize events, while delivering exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or related field.
• 1–3 years previous Catering Sales experience in a 4-star hotel.
• Must speak fluent English.
• Follow verbal and written instructions; communicate with supervisors and co-workers.
• Delphi and Opera experience a plus.

Aufgaben

• Establishes client base of organizations, associations and commercial businesses through direct outside sales.
• Negotiates food and beverage prices, function space, room rates and hotel services.
• Conducts tours of the hotel and banquet facilities and entertains potential clients.
• Monitors local competitors and compares operations.
• Solicits business and follows up on referrals and leads.
• Coordinates with Conference Services and Banquets to guide function execution.
• Finalizes bookings and upsells across revenue areas: Food, Beverage, Room Rental and Miscellaneous Income.
• Complies with safety requirements and performs other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Strong interpersonal skills

Problem solving abilities

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Delphi PMS experience

Opera PMS experience

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or related field

Tools

Delphi

Opera

Jobbeschreibung

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Chicago seeks an experienced Catering Sales professional to establish and grow the hotel's client base across organizations and associations.

You will negotiate food and beverage pricing, function space, room rates and hotel services, coordinate with Conference Services, and upsell across revenue streams to maximize events, while delivering exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.