Catering Sales Manager (Hotel)

At the Embassy Suites by Hilton Glendale, the Catering Sales Manager creates revenue opportunity by seeking new Catered meetings, Catered Events and Receptions.
This person is expected to support this effort with the combination of outbound sales efforts, the development of client loyalty, and client referrals.
The Catering schedule can include Saturdays in addition to a typical Monday through Friday schedule.
This person will work closely with the Director of Sales to generate revenue in all markets such as corporate and social along with proactive planning for peak seasons.
Skills, Abilities, & Requirements are: * Microsoft Office- word, excel, power point, publisher.
* Positive Guest Service Communications both written and verbal.
* 2-3 years in Catering Sales.
* Strong organizational skills.
* Flexible schedule to meet the demand of sales opportunities.
* Ability to achieve outbound sales calls.
* Understands function set up style to square footage of function space.
* Food and Beverage sales experience and knowledge.
* Bilingual (A PLUS) * Hands-on service to ensure successful execution of all events.
* Sensitive to tight or short time requirements.
Duties are: * Achieve daily prospecting goals.
* Achieve weekly in bound hotel site inspection visit goals.
* Utilize hotel tools to identify new Catering opportunity.
* Complete daily correspondence with new clients.
* Achieve weekly outbound sales call goals.
* Weekly review of activities with Director of Sales.
* Daily Sales reporting of activities into sales system.
* Attend weekly Sales Meeting.
* Complete project assignments by the Director of Sales/Catering.
* Know the hotel’s competitive set as it relates to catered events.
* Other duties as needed.
* Adhere to all company's policies and procedures.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $70,000.
00 - $72,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Compensation package: * Bonus opportunities Schedule: * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Experience: * Full Service Hotel: 2 years (Required) * Catering Sales: 2 years (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Glendale, CA 91203: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person