Catering Sales Manager OEM/HM

From basic benefits to added advantages, Crestline Hotels & Resorts does what it takes to take care of our Associates—both in and outside of work.

Benefits

• Health and Welfare plans including Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• 401k Savings Plan with Company Match
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Educational Assistance
• Travel Discounts

Responsibilities

• Selling social catering events, servicing accounts, developing, and following up on leads for assigned markets
• Negotiates and finalizes contracts and banquet event orders (BEO) by meeting with and/or telephoning clients
• Achieves sales goals
• Planning and detailing each event booked
• Oversight of the entire function
• Anticipates (or reacts to) group problems and provides solutions
• Prepares specialized reports, as needed
• Keeps abreast of budgeted revenue goals and assists in putting together plans and actions or originates and generates business
• Ensures that all guest checks, payments, master folios, and advanced deposits are submitted to accounting
• Ensures that any other information necessary and/or helpful for successful catering business is submitted to appropriate departments
• Represents company at trade association meetings to promote property
• Communicates directly with Executive Chef, Banquets, and Conference Services regarding all changes to set-up and final counts
• Belongs to associations that influence and aid in continuing education and securing future business

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED plus two (2) to five (5) years of experience in hotel and/or conference center sales
• Extensive knowledge and ability to coordinate wedding ceremonies and receptions
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Ability to effectively and efficiently utilize a variety of computer programs, such as Word, Excel, MICROS, property management system, etc.