Group Sales Manager - Catering & Events (Hospitality)

The Crescent Hotels Group; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive wages

Exceptional benefits plan for you and

Flexible scheduling

Hotel room discounts at Marriott

401K matching

Free parking

Free meals

Job summary

Westin Jackson, part of Crescent Hotels & Resorts, seeks a versatile Sales Manager with an outward direct-sales focus to meet or exceed catering sales targets and drive group, event, and meeting revenue.

You will conduct site inspections, present persuasive proposals, travel locally and regionally to promote the hotel, and collaborate with catering and operations to ensure flawless account handling and client entertainment. Strong communication and time-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in groups, meetings and events, with a customer-service focus.
• Strong administrative, time-management, and communication abilities.
• Proven ability to generate and close sales in a hospitality setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections to identify sales opportunities.
• Maximize catering and events revenue by coordinating with hotel departments.
• Deliver persuasive sales presentations and travel locally/regionally to promote the hotel.
• Develop new business and entertain clients while maintaining clear communication with operations.
• Meet with and manage client accounts; handle catering tasks as needed.
• Maintain organized records and provide exceptional service to clients.

Skills

Sales

Event planning

Catering sales

Client relationship building

Presentations

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Westin Jackson, part of Crescent Hotels & Resorts, seeks a versatile Sales Manager with an outward direct-sales focus to meet or exceed catering sales targets and drive group, event, and meeting revenue.

You will conduct site inspections, present persuasive proposals, travel locally and regionally to promote the hotel, and collaborate with catering and operations to ensure flawless account handling and client entertainment. Strong communication and time-management skills are essential.