Catering Sales Manager

StepStone Hospitality; Charlotte (NC); Híbrido; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Le Meridien and Sheraton Charlotte Hotel Complex is seeking an ambitious Catering Sales Manager to drive catering and event revenue. You will work with clients and operations teams to deliver memorable events while maximizing profitability.

You’ll manage a full-cycle catering sales process from proposals and site visits to budgeting and forecasting, ensuring seamless execution and repeat business. Join a high-performing team and lead strategic relationships with corporate and social clients to

Formación

• Book catering functions to hit revenue goals within the annual budget.
• Develop target sales/marketing plans with calls, site visits, and prospecting.
• Assist with banquet menu development.
• Participate in 30-60-90 day banquet forecasting.
• Coordinate in-house promotions and associate events.
• Upsell to improve on-property revenue.
• Be available during events for client consultation.
• Assist in annual hotel budgeting and financial reviews.
• Respond to guest requests and resolve issues professionally.

Responsabilidades

• Drive catering and event revenue with clients and operations teams.
• Lead site visits and client meetings to develop proposals.
• Coordinate planning meetings and manage function details with management.
• Prepare forecasts, budgets, and revenue analyses for events.
• Maintain detailed records of discussions and event setups.
• Ensure seamless events with proactive communication and problem solving.

Conocimientos

Catering sales

Event planning

Sales forecasting

Budgeting

Client relations

Upselling

Herramientas

CRM software

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Description

Join a property where big ideas become extraordinary events. Le Meridien and Sheraton Charlotte Hotel Complex is seeking an ambitious Catering Sales Manager to drive catering and event revenue. From corporate meetings and conferences to galas and social celebrations, you'll work closely with clients and operational teams to deliver seamless experiences while maximizing profitability. If you're energized by building business, creating memorable events, and being part of a high-performing team, we invite you to apply.

Requirements

• Book all catering functions in accordance with established goals set by hotel to reach expected revenues via the annual budget.
• Develop a target sales and marketing plan with focus on meeting catering functions which will include a combination of sales calls, site visits and prospecting for future relationships.
• Assist with the development of banquet menus.
• Participate in 30-60-90 day banquet forecasting.
• Group goals that align with Director of Sales and Marketing expectations
• Coordinate in-house sales promotions and associate functions.
• Greet client upon arrival.
• Facilitate and communicate details related to catering functions to management.
• Maintain professionalism in problem situations.
• Maintain detailed records of discussions with guest, including all meeting setups, food and beverage, etc.
• Upsell to improve revenue generation on property.
• Be readily available during functions for consultation with client.
• Flexible schedule required to accommodate client needs.
• Preside at conference planning meetings where details related to group coordination will be discussed and reviewed by management.
• Participate in site reviews.
• Conduct exit interviews with clients to solidify repeat business and distribute results.
• Participate in the preparation of the annual hotel budget.
• Respond and resolve guest requests, complaints, or questions in a courteous and timely manner.

Ability to accurately use various office and accounting software.