Catering Sales Manager - Magnolia St. Louis

Magnolia St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); In loco; USD 60.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Hotel stays discount

Downtown parking perk

Daily meals

Cell phone reimbursement

Career growth programs

Descrizione del lavoro

Magnolia St. Louis seeks a Catering Sales Manager to drive event revenue and forge strong client relationships at the historic Magnolia Hotel in St. Louis.

You will lead outside sales efforts, coordinate with hotel teams, and ensure flawless event execution to deliver exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in hotel, catering, or event sales, strong negotiation and communication skills, and experience with sales systems and social media as business tools.

Competenze

• 2+ years of hotel, catering, or event sales experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven negotiation skills and ability to close deals.
• Experience with sales management systems and social media for business development.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive, results-driven mindset.

Mansioni

• Drive catering and event revenue through outside sales calls, site inspections, planner meetings, cold calling, networking, and industry events.
• Serve as the primary client contact from inquiry to execution and coordinate with hotel teams.
• Conduct property tours highlighting event spaces, guest rooms, and services.
• Prepare and process contracts, billing, and related documents.
• Monitor market trends and competitive activity to stay informed.
• Represent the hotel at trade shows and networking events.
• Attend hotel meetings and participate in departmental initiatives.
• Perform additional duties to support operations and revenue goals.

Conoscenze

Negotiation

Communication

Organization

Relationship-building

Sales

Strumenti

CRM software

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Join Our Team as a Catering Sales Manager at the Historic Magnolia St. Louis.

CoralTree Hospitality

The Catering Sales Manager is responsible for driving revenue and building strong client relationships through proactive sales efforts, strategic negotiation, and detailed event planning at the Magnolia Hotel St. Louis. This role plays a key part in delivering exceptional guest experiences while meeting financial and departmental goals. The ideal candidate is a motivated sales professional who thrives on relationship-building, organization, and collaboration.

Salary Range: $60,000 – $65,000 annually

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Responsibilities

• Drive catering and event revenue by proactively prospecting, soliciting, negotiating, and closing new business through outside sales calls, site inspections, planner meetings, cold calling, networking, and participation in industry and community events, while maintaining and growing repeat clientele.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients from initial inquiry through execution, effectively communicate all event details to internal hotel teams, and meet and greet clients on event days to oversee events as needed and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Conduct property tours highlighting event spaces, guest rooms, outlets, and available services.
• Accurately prepare and process contracts, billing, and related documentation.
• Monitor market trends and competitive activity to remain informed and strategic.
• Represent the hotel at trade shows, industry organizations, and networking events.
• Attend required hotel meetings and actively participate in departmental initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support hotel operations and revenue goals.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hotel sales, catering sales, or event sales experience preferred
• Prior city or urban market experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients, hotel leadership, staff, and external partners.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Proven negotiation skills and a solid understanding of sales contracts.
• Experience using sales management systems and social media as business development tools.
• High attention to detail and strong follow-through.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive, results-driven mindset.

Benefits & Perks

We offer a competitive benefits package for full-time team members, including:

• Competitive base salary + strong commission structure with uncapped earning potential
• Top performers have the ability to exceed target earnings through production and repeat business
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability)
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and wellness support
• Hotel stay discounts + team member room night program
• Access toCoralTree development programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee Parking Perk-DOWNTOWN
• Complimentary daily meals
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement