Marriott Minneapolis Northwest - Catering Sales Manager OEM

Aimbridge Hospitality; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aimbridge Hospitality is seeking a Catering Sales Manager for their Marriott Minneapolis Northwest property. This position requires a strong background in catering sales and the ability to meet established revenue goals, servicing clients across various market segments. Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication skills, creativity, and a solid understanding of the hospitality industry.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income

Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Retirement Plan

Daily Pay

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; previous Catering Sales experience preferred.
• Must possess developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with professional selling skills desired.

Responsibilities

• Effectively attain assigned sales and revenue goals.
• Proactively conduct solicitation calls and sales tours.
• Monitor and evaluate trends within your market segment.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Sales skills

Creativity

Organization

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Marriott Minneapolis Northwest - Catering Sales Manager OEM

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Aimbridge Hospitality provided pay range

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Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr

The Catering Sales Manager is responsible for attainment of assigned catering/banquet goals tied to the overall performance of the hotel. The individual will be responsible for effectively soliciting and securing new accounts, as well as servicing clients/groups where applicable. The Catering Sales Manager will work in conjunction with the Director of Sales or Director of Catering to achieve the hotel’s revenue and market share goals for one or more properties. The focus of catering sales may vary based on the respective property the associate is assigned to (i.e. Social, Corporate, Business, SMERF). Management-level associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities; for OEM associates, overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; previous Catering Sales experience preferred.
• Demonstrate creativity and knowledge of food and beverage desired.
• Must have a valid driver’s license for the applicable state.
• Must possess developed verbal and written communication skills to frequently negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guest(s) and/or corporate clients.
• Experience with professional selling skills desired: opening, probing, supporting, closing
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products
• Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks; strong organization and presentation skills
  
  

Job Responsibilities

• Effectively attain assigned sales and revenue goals, as well as solicitation call goals.
• Proactively conduct solicitation calls, conduct sales tours, and entertain clients specific to Social, Corporate, Business, or SMERF, as applicable by property.
• Grow existing relationships with assigned accounts specific to Leisure, SMERF, Business Travel (BT), and/or Groups, as applicable by property.
• Monitor and evaluate trends within your market segment.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Adheres to Aimbridge Hospitality’s established regulations, company standards, catering/meeting standards and related catering sales metrics.
• Develop a full working knowledge of the operations and policies of the hotel and applicable departments.
• Ensure that the Daily Event List, Banquet Event Order/Guarantee Sheet and Ten Day Event Schedule are generated on a timely basis and ensure accuracy.
• Maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations, as applicable.
• May assist in implementing and/or participating in special promotions relating to direct sales segments i.e. sales blitzes, etc.
• Attend daily/weekly/monthly meetings and any other functions required by management.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the General Manager or Director of Sales.
• Access to back of house areas of the hotel and sensitive information
• Interact and occasionally have unsupervised contact with guests and/or colleagues
• Access and control to sensitive areas in the hotel premises, Master Keys and/or guestrooms, Storage/Liquor Room, and secured file cabinets
• Drive safely on behalf of the company for business reasons
• Maintain a high level of trust and responsibility
• Represent the company with certain level of reputation and good character as well as exercise sound judgement
  
  

Benefits

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan
  
  

Property Information

The newly renovated Minneapolis Marriott Northwest All-Suite hotel offers all of our guests first class service and amenities such as Wadsworth Restaurant and Bar, Boundary Waters Café, indoor heated pool and well-equipped fitness center. Our 60,000 sq.ft Conference and Event center features 27 versatile and elegant spaces including customized room set-ups, innovative technology, Chef curated food and beverage options as well as professional Marriott Certified Conference and Event Planners.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Hospitality

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