Strategic Catering Sales Manager

Valley Hospitality Services; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Hospitality Services is seeking a catering sales professional to develop new accounts and service existing accounts for Marriott catering. You will schedule appointments with the sales team, dress professionally, and coordinate with managers and property teams to deliver exceptional events.

The role requires strong communication, sales knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple client relationships, with a focus on timely responses and accurate contract handling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) knowledge is required.
• Detail oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Product and sales knowledge is required.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Schedule sales appointments with the sales team, managers, and GM for market effectiveness and solicit new/continued business.
• Dress in business attire to represent hotel and company professionally.
• Attend and engage in all required meetings and training.
• Coordinate with Property Managers to arrange accommodations, services, or events for booked business.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with staff and clients.
• Contact existing accounts twice monthly to highlight promotions and thank them for their business.
• Meet with clients in person to provide tours and answer questions.

Skills

Detail oriented

Verbal/Written communication

Product and Sales knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Valley Hospitality Services is seeking a catering sales professional to develop new accounts and service existing accounts for Marriott catering. You will schedule appointments with the sales team, dress professionally, and coordinate with managers and property teams to deliver exceptional events.

The role requires strong communication, sales knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple client relationships, with a focus on timely responses and accurate contract handling.