Catering Sales Manager

Chicago Marriott Northwest; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Marriot Northwest is seeking a Banquet Sales Manager to lead group event sales, catering, and related functions. You will develop and execute sales calls and in-person visits to drive revenue for large-volume events, coordinating with kitchen and banquet teams to ensure flawless execution.

The role requires 2–5 years of banquet or related experience, Marriott experience preferred, and the ability to work flexible hours, including some weekends and evenings. Immediate joining is expected.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years banquet experience; Marriott experience required.
• Strong organizational and project management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; professional diplomacy.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes group sales for events and catering, including in-person visits to businesses and fundraising groups.
• Prepare invoices and collect payments; manage accounting details for events.
• Understand target customers and tailor proposals to their needs.
• Plan and coordinate corporate and social events, including venue, menus, and decor.
• Produce weekly group sales reports and revenue updates; adjust sales strategies.
• Coordinate food & beverage, linens, and other rentals for each event.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and address issues to ensure flawless execution.
• Serve as primary contact for groups/events; collaborate with kitchen and banquet staff.

Skills

Banquet Sales

Event Planning

Client Relations

Communication

Sales Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Communications or Sales

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Address: Marriott Chicago Northwest 4800 Hoffman Blvd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

Hotel Contact No. - [phone]

Pay Rate : 75K - 110K

Joining: Immediately !!!

NOTE: The interview is in person only. No virtual hirings.

Job Description

Chicago Marriot Northwest is looking for a Banquet Sales Manager. Responsible for all sales efforts related to group events, parties, catering and any other sales related functions.

• Must have 2 to 5 years banquet and relevant experience. Marriott Experience required
• Salary will be based on experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops, implements and executes group sales, including making sales calls, as well as in person visits to businesses and fundraising organizations in attempt to network and drive revenue.
• Responsible for accounting details including the development of invoices and collection of payments
• Develops an understanding of target customers and their individual needs
• Reserve, coordinate and detail corporate and social events.
• Produce weekly group sales reports, sales strategies and updates on revenue.
• Coordinate the food and beverage service, linens, and all other rentals for each event
• Manage guest surveys and overall guest satisfaction.
• Point of contact for each group or event to ensure customer satisfaction
• Works closely with the kitchen and banquet staff to ensure flawless execution

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Undergraduate degree required, ideally in in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications or Sales Minimum of 5 years’ experience with responsibility for large volume events.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills with an ability to handle multiple assignments in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as demonstrated professionalism and diplomacy.
• Ability to exercise sound business judgment generating effective solutions quickly and/or raising issues to management as necessary.
• Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Team player with an exceptional customer service attitude.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some weekends and evenings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.