Catering Sales Manager: Events & Group Growth

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Short- and Long-Term Disability and  L

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k)

Paid Time Off to include Vacation,hols

Tuition Reimbursement

Complimentary and Discounted Rooms

Job summary

White Lodging in Austin, TX is seeking a Catering Sales Manager responsible for building rapport with clients, qualifying needs, selling the hotel's services, and booking business in Sales and Catering systems.

You will prepare customer correspondence, internal booking reports, and file maintenance while coordinating with hotel operations to ensure flawless service. A 4-year degree in business or equivalent hotel experience is required, with strong communication and prospecting skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Mastery of the reactive and proactive sales process.
• 4-year degree in business or equivalent hotel experience.

Responsibilities

• Build rapport with clients, qualify needs, sell the appropriate hotel and book the business in Sales and Catering systems.
• Prepare correspondence to customers, internal booking reports and file maintenance.
• Ensure operations have information to service the group and participate in required sales meetings.
• Attend trade shows, community events and industry meetings; stay informed on market trends.

Skills

Communication skills

Sales skills

Client relationship building

Prospecting

Contract closing

Education

4-year degree in business or equivalent hotel experience

Job description

White Lodging in Austin, TX is seeking a Catering Sales Manager responsible for building rapport with clients, qualifying needs, selling the hotel's services, and booking business in Sales and Catering systems.

You will prepare customer correspondence, internal booking reports, and file maintenance while coordinating with hotel operations to ensure flawless service. A 4-year degree in business or equivalent hotel experience is required, with strong communication and prospecting skills.