Catering Sales Manager

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe; Truckee (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Catering Sales Manager to create unforgettable experiences in a breathtaking alpine setting. In this full-time role, you will engage in proactive sales activities, build strong client relationships, and ensure smooth event execution. This is an opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, elegant environment where every detail matters. Join a team committed to delivering exceptional service and experience the rewards of working in a prestigious AAA Five Diamond resort. If you are driven, customer-focused, and ready to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care benefits

401(k) plan with up to 5% company match

Employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount

Accrued paid time off

Life insurance

Group disability insurance

Travel discounts

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sales/marketing experience or 1+ year with a Bachelor's degree.
• Strong client relationship management and sales skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Proactively solicits and handles catering sales opportunities.
• Builds long-term client relationships to achieve sales goals.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Sales Prospecting

Market Trend Analysis

Customer Service

Education

Associate’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Are you passionate about creating unforgettable experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, elegant environment where every detail matters? The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe invites you to elevate your career as our next Catering Sales Manager.

Nestled mid-mountain on Northstar California Resort, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe blends laid-back luxury with breathtaking alpine beauty. As the first and only AAA Five Diamond resort in the region, we offer unparalleled service, world-class amenities, and a one-of-a-kind setting for weddings, corporate gatherings, and social celebrations.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role located in Truckee, CA for a Catering Sales Manager. The Catering Sales Manager is accountable for proactively soliciting and handling catering sales opportunities. Ensures business is turned over properly and in a timely fashion for proper service delivery. Conducts day-to-day activities related to catering sales with a focus on building long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of sales objectives. Achieves personal sales goals.

Qualifications Summary:

Education & Experience:

• Associate’s degree in Business, Marketing, Hotel/Restaurant Management, or a related field plus 3 years of relevant sales/marketing experience
• OR
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 1 year of relevant experience

Core Skills & Responsibilities:

• Builds and maintains strong client relationships to drive bookings
• Actively engages in sales activities including prospecting, sales calls, and upselling
• Understands market trends and customer needs to maximize revenue
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth event execution
• Delivers exceptional customer service aligned with brand standards

The hourly pay range for this position is $33.17 to $41.35. Marriott offers a bonus program, comprehensive health care benefits, 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match, employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount, accrued paid time off (including sick leave where applicable), life insurance, group disability insurance, travel discounts, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, health savings account (except for positions based out of or performed in Hawaii), flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, pre-tax commuter benefits, and other life and work wellness benefits. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. Marriott International considers for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Your role will be to ensure that the “Gold Standards” of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Hospitality