Catering & Event Sales

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Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions

Catering & Event Sales

Front Royal, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    DoubleTree by Hilton Front Royal is seeking a Catering Sales Manager to market to groups and corporate for meetings and catered events

    Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance - Paid Time Off - 401K - Hotel Benefits

    Semi-Annual Bonus Plan in addition to base salary

    Prefer a minimum of 2 years in Sales or 2 years in Hotel Catering/Convention Services, Banquet, Culinary Arts; or an equivalent combination

    JOB ESSENTIALS

    • Manage accounts to achieve guest satisfaction and to solicit past and new business to ensure all revenue goals are achieved
    • Solicit new meeting room and catering accounts
    • Develop networking opportunities to promote high visibility of hotel through active participation in community and professional associations activities and events, blitzes, internet prospecting, etc
    • Ensure proper event management for successful event execution
    • Generate top line catering revenue for hotel
    • Communicate group details/changes to all hotel departments, coordinating customer's needs with property business and activities to ensure customer's expectations are met and the property operates efficiently

    REQUIREMENTS

    • Able to negotiate contracts and banquet event orders - Identify and price customer needs for an event, up-sell, and close the sale
    • Able to multitask and prioritize department functions to meet deadlines
    • Effectively deal with internal and external customers with a high level of patience, tact, and diplomacy
    • Develop and Conduct persuasive verbal sales presentations to prospective clients
    • Make sound business decisions and take action quickly based on previous experience and good judgement
    • Exhibit computer skills to include word processing, spreadsheet, and familiarity with brand specific Property Management Systems - Delphi knowledge is a plus

    *Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules (including Holidays and weekends) to reflect the business needs of the hotel

    *Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics