Hotel Catering Sales Manager. Proximity Hotel

Quaintance-Weaver Restaurants & Hotels; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

401K

Paid leave

Family medical leave & partnerBenefits

Continuing education

Job summary

Proximity Hotel and O.Henry Hotel in Greensboro, NC seek a Catering Sales Manager to join our hospitality team. You will sell group event space and catering, build relationships with clients, and coordinate with culinary and events teams to deliver unforgettable experiences.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in hotel sales or catering, strong communication skills, and a passion for hospitality. This full-time role offers opportunities in a fast-paced environment with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in hotel sales, catering or F&B with proven sales results.
• Strong understanding of the sales process and closing deals.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a hospitality mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Sell group event space and catered food & beverage with focus on seasonal cuisine.
• Generate and prospect leads actively.
• Manage and develop account relationships to meet guest needs.
• Coordinate with events team to deliver dream events.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards.
• Lead interactions and own communications with clients.

Skills

Hotel sales

Catering

Sales skills

Sales process

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Urgency

Initiative

Hospitality

Salesforce

Amadeus Delphi

Tools

Salesforce

Amadeus Delphi

Job description

Catering Sales Manager

Location: Proximity Hotel & O.Henry Hotel, Greensboro, North Carolina

Hours: Full Time

Proximity Hotel and O.Henry Hotel are looking for a friendly and energetic Catering Sales Manager to join their team of enthusiastic hospitality professionals who provide outstanding experiences to the guests they serve in a fast-paced environment. To deliver the type of outstanding experience we provide our guests, we need remarkable individuals who are committed to making a difference.

Our common objective is articulated in our mission, which, in summary, is to be of genuine service to our guests, fellow staff members, owners, and the Earth and her people. To find out more about working with us, click here.

What are the responsibilities of Catering Sales Manager?

• Communicate clearly and perform consistently following the mission and values of the organization in our enthusiastic work environment
• Be an advocate for our guests with all interactions, ensuring that each guest leaves feeling that their experience was beyond incredible
• Sell group event space and catered food and beverage with a focus on our impressive selection of seasonal restaurant food
• Be proactive with generating and prospecting appropriate leads
• Manage and further develop account relationships by seeking to best understand our guests’ needs, present their vision consistently to our operations team and provide an event of their dreams
• Have an active presence in the community through networking and building trusting relationships
• Sell group event space by understanding a guest’s vision and communicating how our hotel accommodations, guest rooms and culinary experience will bring it to fruition
• Book optimal pieces of business considering rates, dates and space
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness and safety, ensuring that our maintenance, security and sanitation standards are met at all times
• Act as a leader with all interactions, ensuring that you take ownership of your intentions and other’s perceptions

What Skills and Experience are desired for Catering Sales Manager?

• 2 plus years experience in hotel sales, catering and food & beverage with a previous record or demonstration of sales skills
• Clear understanding of the sales process
• Friendly, energetic and detail-oriented
• Passion for hospitality
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong sense of urgency and initiative
• Experience with Salesforce/Amadeus (Delphi) a plus

Benefits? Yes.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K
• Paid annual leave (vacation, sick, personal, etc.)
• Family medical leave and domestic partner benefits
• Industry related continuing education and frame of reference opportunities