Catering Sales Executive

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: Handles social and local corporate catering opportunities that are above sales office parameters. Contracts and closes local catering and social business and verifies that business is turned over properly and in a timely fashion for quality service delivery. Achieves catering revenue goals by actively up-selling each business opportunity to maximize revenue. Implements the brand’s service strategy and applicable brand initiatives in all aspects of the sales process and drives customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience. CANDIDATE PROFILE: Required: - High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the sales and marketing, guest services, front desk, or related professional. Preferred: - 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; no work experience required. - Catering sales experience. CORE WORK ACTIVITIES: Managing Sales Activities: - Manages the sales efforts for the property including local corporate and social catering. - Responds to incoming catering opportunities for the property. - Solicits affiliate business associated with city...