Sales Coordinator

Muckleshoot-Casino-Resort-; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Meals provided

Parking

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement plans

Job summary

Muckleshoot Casino Resort in Auburn, WA is seeking a Catering Sales/Events Coordinator to lead planning and execution of banquets and meetings. You will manage proposals, contracts, BEOs, site visits, and coordinate with Banquet staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Requirements include event coordination experience in a large food and beverage operation, two years in high-volume banquet/catering, and valid WA health and liquor permits.

Qualifications

• 2 years event coordination experience in a large multi-faceted food and beverage department.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a high-volume Banquet/Catering operation.
• 1 year of fine dining service required.
• Must maintain WA State Health Card/Food Handlers Permit.
• Must maintain a Liquor Service Permit.

Responsibilities

• Exemplifies Muckleshoot Casino Resort’s values with excellent guest service and professionalism.
• Serve as meeting and event planning advocate and liaison.
• Handle all administrative duties for the Catering Sales Manager (proposals, contracts, BEOs, resumes).
• Assist in business generation by telemarketing; set appointments and site visits; cold calls via email/phone.
• Verify on-site delivery of products and services according to group plans.

Skills

Event coordination

Banquet operations

Fine dining service

Customer service

License compliance

Job description

Muckleshoot Casino Resort
2402 Auburn Way S
Auburn, WA 98002, USA

Description

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Competitive salary of $25.10/hr.with discretionary performance bonuses 2x a year!
• Fully paid medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage for you and competitive premiums for your dependents.
• Complimentary meals and covered team member parking.
• Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability and accidental death and dismemberment coverage. Flexible Spending Account options for health care expenses.
• Variety of additional voluntary benefits and retirement plans.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Exemplifies Muckleshoot Casino Resort’s values and set a great example by always demonstrating excellent guest service and professionalism.
• Practice, support and promote the mission, vision, and values of Muckleshoot Casino Resort.
• Serve as meeting and event planning advocate and liaison.
• Handle all administrative duties required by the Catering Sales Manager to include, but not limited to proposals, contracts, BEOs and resumes.
• Assist in business generation by telemarketing; setting appointments and site visits; conducting cold calls and general inquiries via email/phone.
• Verify on-site delivery of products and serves according to group plans/instructions.
• Record prospects and accounts.
• Organize account files, including master files, outstanding invoice file and post business file.
• Maintain PM account ledger by keeping track of all open PM accounts.
• Ensure group planning and event system is updated and accurate.
• Advise client on the status of events and functions including items pending and action items.
• Utilize software for generation of necessary program documents to include but not limited to pass on reports, BEO’s, post event report and change logs. Coordinate changes as necessary.
• Ensure event knowledge by attending planning meetings and reviewing group resumes and banquet event orders prior to group arrival.
• Collaborate with Banquet staff to verify issues are identified and resolved.
• Attend planning visits, tie-down meetings and any internal meetings related to security, parking, or production.
• Proactively resolve potential events or room set issues.
• Utilize available resources to meet client requests or resolve client issues.
• Verify that room requirements such as lighting, temperature, AV equipment, and room set meet client expectations.
• Coordinate and communicate event details both verbally and in writing to the client and property operations.
• Use personal judgement and expertise to enhance client experience.
• Remains available to solve problems and/or suggest alternatives to previous arrangements.
• Send out all “thank you” letters to departing groups.
• Assist Catering Sales Manager with special projects.
• Create, maintains, and facilitates a positive work environment; promotes positive team member relations and reports issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Ability to obtain a Class III B gaming license.
• 2 (two) year event coordination experience within a large multi-faceted food and beverage department.
• Minimum 2 (two) years’ experience working in a variety of capacities within a high-volume Banquet/Catering operation
• 1 (one) year of fine dining service required.
• Must maintain a valid WA State Health Card/Food Handlers Permit.
• Must maintain a valid Liquor Service Permit.

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