Catering Sales Manager-Marriott

Valley Hospitality Services; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Hospitality Services is seeking a catering sales professional to develop new accounts and service existing accounts for Marriott catering. You will schedule appointments with the sales team, dress professionally, and coordinate with managers and property teams to deliver exceptional events.

The role requires strong communication, sales knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple client relationships, with a focus on timely responses and accurate contract handling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) knowledge is required.
• Detail oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Product and sales knowledge is required.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Schedule sales appointments with the sales team, managers, and GM for market effectiveness and solicit new/continued business.
• Dress in business attire to represent hotel and company professionally.
• Attend and engage in all required meetings and training.
• Coordinate with Property Managers to arrange accommodations, services, or events for booked business.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with staff and clients.
• Contact existing accounts twice monthly to highlight promotions and thank them for their business.
• Meet with clients in person to provide tours and answer questions.

Skills

Detail oriented

Verbal/Written communication

Product and Sales knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview:

Responsible for developing new accounts and servicing current accounts for catering sales for The Marriott under Valley Hospitality.

Responsibilities and requirements:

• Schedule sales appointments in coordination with sales team, managers, and General Manager for maximum effectiveness in the market and solicit new and/or continued business.
• Dress in business attire to represent hotel and company in professional manner at all times
• Attend/Participate in all meetings and training required by Valley Hospitality.
• Work closely with Property Managers in arranging accommodations, services, or special events for booked business.
• Participates in day-to-day operations and establishes a pleasant relationship with staff.
• Contact existing accounts twice monthly to make them aware of any special promotions and to thank them for their business.
• Meet with clients on a walk-in basis to answer questions, give tours of hotel to help sales.
• Make weekly sales calls on assigned accounts for banquet/meeting space to meet call goals.
• Coordinate with hotel Sales Managers to ensure that client needs are met and respond to all inquiries within 24 hours.
• Follow up with Reservation Services to ensure receipt/understanding of group contract and with group on signed contracts to ensure booking and cut off dates.
• Complete resume and submit to appropriate property for proper billing and collection.
• Maintain account files in database.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required.
• Detail oriented and strong verbal/written communication skills required.
• Product and Sales knowledge required.
• Able to work well in stressful situations and maintain composure under pressure.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.

Physical requirements

• Must be able to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 lbs.

Disclaimer:

The job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions the employee may be required to perform. Valley Hospitality reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.