Catering Sales Manager

Catering Sales Manager

Job Category: Hotel Management

Location: Tannersville, PA 18372, USA

The Catering Sales Manager is responsible for attainment of assigned catering goals. The individual will be responsible for effectively soliciting and securing new accounts, as well as servicing groups. The Catering Sales Manager will work in conjunction with the Director of Sales to achieve the resort's revenue and market share goals.

How I Can Create Guests for Life:

• Effectively attain assigned sales and revenue goals, as well as solicitation call goals.
• Proactively conduct solicitation calls, conduct site tours, and entertain clients.
• Grow existing relationships with assigned accounts specific.
• Monitor and evaluate trends within your market segment.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Develop a full working knowledge of the operations and policies of the resort and applicable departments.
• Ensure that Banquet Event Orders/Guarantees and Change Logs are generated on a timely basis and ensure accuracy.
• Maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations, as applicable.
• May assist in implementing and/or participating in special promotions relating to direct catering sales segments i.e. sales blitzes, etc.
• Attend daily/weekly/monthly meetings and any other functions required by management.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the Director of Sales.
• Maintain a high level of trust and responsibility
• Represent the company with certain level of reputation and good character as well as exercise sound judgement

Is This the Job for Me:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have a valid driver's license for the applicable state.
• High School diploma or equivalent required; previous Catering Sales experience preferred.
• Management-level associates are expected to work the hours needed each day to effectively meet their responsibilities and support the success of their team and operations.
• Demonstrate creativity and knowledge of food and beverage desired.
• Must possess developed verbal and written communication skills to frequently negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guest(s) and/or corporate clients.
• Experience with professional selling skills desired: opening, probing, supporting, closing
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products
• Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks, strong organization and presentation skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

What's in It for Me:

• Complimentary access to Camelbeach, Camelback, Aquatopia, local amusement parks and more Plus, great friends & family perks.
• Paid Training to gain skills, knowledge, and experience for professional development.
• Not to be missed employee events throughout the season.
• Referral Bonuses – invite your friends to work with you!
• Competitive wages and advancement opportunities.
• Interact with people from all over the world!
• Next day pay, through PayActiv.
• Tuition Reimbursement*
• Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K*
• Vacation and PTO*

*Full-Time status benefits