Catering Sales Manager

Plazahotelelpaso; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel company seeks a Catering Sales Manager to sell and service banquet and meeting functions in Falls Church, VA. The ideal candidate will have strong sales experience and a background in hospitality, helping to maximize revenue and ensure client satisfaction in catering services.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in catering and banquet sales required.
• Degree in Hospitality or related industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sell and service banquet and meeting functions to achieve catering goals.
• Oversee all catering sales and solicit new business.
• Provide exceptional service and maintain high quality catered products.

Skills

Sales

Customer Service

Communication

Team Leadership

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Hospitality

Job description

Opportunity: Catering Sales Manager

Sell and service banquet and meeting functions in order to achievecatering department goals.

Your Growth Path

Sales Manager – Director of Sales – Regional Director of Sales

Your Focus

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
• Oversee all catering sales, targeted towards existing and new corporate and social markets.
• Solicit new business, making prospecting calls and outside client visits.
• Maximize revenue by selling all facets of the hotel, both orally, and in written form to previous, current and potential clients.
• Handle account details ensuring all pertinent aspects of solicitation and closing are complete and documented.
• Service accounts including BEO’s, and Group Resumes when necessary.
• Prepare information for, meet with, and entertain clients as deemed appropriate to obtaining potential business from that account.
• Provide an exceptional level of service and acquire the highest quality of catered products for our clients.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Your Background and Skills

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or related industry preferred.
• Proven track record in catering and banquet sales required.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Source: HHM Hotels