Catering Sales Manager
Catering Sales Manager
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OVERVIEW:
Marriott Orlando Downtown is seeking a driven and detail-orientedCatering Sales Managerto join our dynamic team. This role is responsible for generating and managing catering sales for corporate social and local events. The ideal candidate will be passionate about hospitality skilled in client relations and committed to delivering exceptional service and memorable experiences.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists the Director of Catering and/or Director of Sales and Marketing to ensure compliance with and completion of all daily operational procedures by the Catering Department.
- Meet with clients to work out the details of their functions. Escort clients through the property and highlight features of facility as well as available services.
- Suggestively sell menus which meet the clients needs and maximize revenues.
- Welcome group contact upon arrival at function and ensure guest satisfaction.
- Contact clients after scheduled functions to ensure guest satisfaction and to solicit for re-booking.
- Actively solicit and book business following hotel standards.
- Attend designated meetings (BEO Meetings Departmental Meetings Staff Meeting) menu and tastings.
- Keep abreast of current market trends and research competitors.
- Project a professional image of the hotel.
- Coordinates and maintains effective relations with other departments in hotel to maintain excellent guest service and to promote programs.
- Attends Local Networking events and tradeshows to drive catering efforts.
- Actively prospect in an effort to shift share from competitors
- Be available to work a flexible schedule including weekends holidays and varied shifts as required to meet the needs of the Companys business operations.
REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the sales and marketing guest services front desk or related professional.
- 4-Year degree from accredited university in Event Management or Hospitality Management
- Previous Full Service hotel experience preferred
- Prior Marriott International Experience preferred
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
