Sales Catering Manager

Delta Hotels Celebration Orlando; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Delta Hotels Celebration Orlando seeks a Sales & Catering Manager to enhance customer relations and drive catering sales. Responsibilities include identifying leads, planning events, and ensuring client satisfaction. Candidates should have prior hotel experience; Marriott experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Prior hotel sales and catering experience required.
• Ideal candidates have Marriott experience, but it's not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Identify new customer leads and build relationships with existing clients.
• Plan menus and logistics for events, including negotiations with clients.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Sales generation

Job description

The Delta Orlando Celebration Hotel has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Sales & Catering Manager. The Sales & Catering Manager focuses on managing the sales and customer relations for the hotel. This includes finding new and repeat customers, planning menus and logistics for events, negotiating contracts, and ensuring client satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

1. Identifying and pursuing new customer leads, generating sales, and building relationships with existing clients.
2. Collaborating with clients to plan menus, logistics, and event details, including venue selection, catering, and other event services.
3. Negotiating catering contracts, pricing, and other terms with clients.
4. Maintaining and nurturing relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
5. Contributing to the financial success of the hotel by driving catering sales and achieving revenue targets.
6. Staying up-to-date on industry trends, competitor activities, and market needs to improve sales strategies.
7. Ensuring the quality of catering services, food production, and event execution to meet client expectations.
8. Providing support and assistance during events, ensuring a smooth and successful experience for clients and guests.

Qualifications:

• Prior hotel sales and catering experience.
• Marriott experience is ideal but not required.