Strategic Catering Sales Lead - Events & Weddings

Loews Hotels, LLC.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & retirement benefits

Paid Sick Days & Holidays

Training & Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance & Pet Bereavement

Team Member Hotel Rates

Discounted Parking

Complimentary meals

Complimentary fitness center use

Community volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Loews Chicago Hotel is seeking a Senior Catering Sales Manager to drive revenue through proactive catering sales and exceptional event servicing. You will spearhead growth within Meetings and Events, prospect new catering business, and oversee events from site visits to post-event follow-up.

Key qualities include sales expertise, strong relationship building, and creative problem solving. The role requires leadership, effective communication, and collaboration across departments in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Minimum four years' catering sales management experience in a full-service hotel environment.
• Certified Meeting Planner, Certified Professional in Catering and Events, or similar designation preferred.
• General knowledge of all hotel departments.
• Proven success in sales.

Responsibilities

• Promptly reply to incoming leads and actively prospect new catering business.
• Plan, coordinate and service all booked catering events.
• Forecast group's anticipated revenue spend and support strategy with the team.
• Collaborate with the Food & Beverage team to develop wedding packages and menus.
• Distribute documents and coordinate with hotel departments for smooth operations.

Skills

Sales expertise

Relationship building

Creative problem solving

Time management

Effective communication

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Certified Meeting Planner

Certified Professional in Catering and Events

Tools

Delphi

Social Tables

Microsoft Office

Job description

Loews Chicago Hotel is seeking a Senior Catering Sales Manager to drive revenue through proactive catering sales and exceptional event servicing. You will spearhead growth within Meetings and Events, prospect new catering business, and oversee events from site visits to post-event follow-up.

Key qualities include sales expertise, strong relationship building, and creative problem solving. The role requires leadership, effective communication, and collaboration across departments in a dynamic