Sales & Catering Manager-Courtyard Cary/Crossroads

Responsibilities

• Maximize revenues in the catering and assigned group segments through account management, solicitation, and generation of new business.
• Execute assigned action plans and follow CMC Hotels Catering Sales Policies and Procedures.
• Monitor and manage all aspects of the pre-event, event, and post-event details, including tracking, detailing, and communicating event particulars.
• Manage group business related to meeting room space and standalone groups.
• Maintain pro-active approach to assigned target meeting room and group segments.
• Meet budgeted meeting room/catering revenues and other assigned segments.
• Communicate with relevant departments to ensure proper servicing of accounts through accurate BEOs.
• Field all inquiries, conduct property tours, promote hotel facilities and services, and issue accurate menus and pricing in coordination with DOS/GM/F&B Manager.
• Supervise and attend the overall set up and implementation of events and meetings.
• Qualify potential clients and negotiate to sell the hotel’s amenities.
• Understand the geographic designated business market and surrounding demand generators.
• Have an extensive knowledge of food and beverage etiquette, service standards, food preparation, and presentation of foods and beverages.
• Have the ability to grasp, lift, and/or carry goods weighing a maximum of 20 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Have an extensive and creative knowledge of catering layouts using a variety of set-ups and configurations for meeting rooms.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years hotel sales experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Passion for hotel sales.
• Clear background check.
• Reliable transportation.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages Based on Experience
• Quarterly Bonuses
• Paid Vacation
• Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Sick Leave
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Employee Room Discounts