Catering Sales Manager Hilton New York Midtown

Since being founded in 1919 Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today Hilton remains a beacon of innovation quality and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision Mission and Values. Specifically we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - Were passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing all the time.
• Leadership - Were leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork - Were team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - Were the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations service amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans

Placed right in the heart of the action theNew York Hilton Midtownis looking for its next Catering Sales Manager!

This hotel offers 1878 elegantly appointed guestrooms and an impressive 150000 square feet of versatile event space. With 49 meeting rooms including the largest ballroom spanning 21673 square feet its an ideal destination for conferences conventions and upscale gatherings in the heart of Manhattan.

Our ideal candidate will possess a strong skill set in the local social catering market with expertise in corporate events and galas. They should have a minimum of two years of experience demonstrate the ability to network and generate new business opportunities and exhibit a genuine passion for success.

Shift Pattern:The role operates within business hours Monday Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm with required full availability to adjust work hours and work any day of the week including weekends and holidays for client engagement.

Salary Range:This is a salaried position starting at $100000.00 annually and will be aligned with the candidates experience and qualifications. This role qualifies to be part of Hiltons Sales Incentive program.

The Benefits Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:

Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay

Medical Insurance Coverage for you and your family

Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program

Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)

Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel

Parental leave to support new parents

Debt-Free Education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education including: college degrees and professional certifications*

401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement

Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount

Career growth and development

Team Member Resource Groups

Recognition and rewards programs

* Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.

What will I be doing:

As a Catering Sales Manager you will be responsiblefor developing market segment(s) including soliciting new customer relationships negotiating business through proposals and contracts to close deals and creating menus and events to maximize revenue and enhance the event existing relationships with corporate and social accounts. Fostering all internalcustomer relationships to ensure consistent high-level service throughout the contracting pre-event event and post-event phases of position primarily handles complex social event logistics to affected departments and team members responsible for event as the primary contact and is responsible for his/her experience.

Specifically your essential functions will be to perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

Selling and influencing both internal and external clients.

Participate in customer site inspections and assist with the sales process as necessary.

Timely communication to internal and external clients via telephone email written documents or in person.

Create and maintain relationships with clients to set and meet client expectations and deliver on those expectations.

Demonstrate knowledge of job systems products booking systems and processes.

Resolve conflicts and negotiate with others while handling complaints settling disputes and resolving grievances and conflicts.

Make decisions and solve problems by analyzing and evaluating the issues and determining the best solution.

Ensure high-quality service by communicating and assisting others to understand the guests needs providing direction and guidance feedback and individual coaching when needed.

Other duties as necessary are based on business needs.

Regular attendance.

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