Catering Sales Manager

Overview
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**Opportunity:  Catering Sales Manager**

Sell and service banquet and meeting functions in order to achieve catering department goals.

**Your Growth Path**

Sales Manager – Director of Sales – Regional Director of Sales

**Your Focus**

* Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
* Oversee all catering sales, targeted towards existing and new corporate and social markets.
* Solicit new business, making prospecting calls and outside client visits.
* Maximize revenue by selling all facets of the hotel, both orally, and in written form to previous, current and potential clients.
* Handle account details ensuring all pertinent aspects of solicitation and closing are complete and documented.
* Service accounts including BEO’s, and Group Resumes when necessary.
* Prepare information for, meet with, and entertain clients as deemed appropriate to obtaining potential business from that account.
* Provide an exceptional level of service and acquire the highest quality of catered products for our clients.
* Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.
* Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
* Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
* Perform other duties as requested by management.

**Your Background and Skills**

* Associate or bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or related industry preferred.
* Proven track record in catering and banquet sales required.

**Work Environment and Context**

* Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends.
* Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

**What We Believe**

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It