CATERING SALES MANAGER | [Z53]

The catering sales manager is responsible for soliciting and promoting catering business for the hotel. they are to generate catering business using proactive sales activities in accordance with established hotel brand standards. responsible for the communicating details to assist in the successful execution of catering events. - essential duties and responsibilities: - prospect for new business through solicitation, networking, cold-calling. - improve hotel visibility by conducting outside sales calls/blitzes, attending trade shows and market segment related events - meet or exceed established monthly, quarterly and annual targeted sales goals and profit margins - maintain an active list of accounts to ensure continuous relationship development - develop and execute monthly focused and aggressive action plans - administer catering operations to include, but not limited _to, _guest service needs, soliciting accounts, negotiating contracts, merchandising, planning, systems management and forecasting. - communicate event details and requirements with and provide input to team members to execute catering events effectively. - evaluate guest needs and industry competitive set to provide input for operational changes necessary to ensure guest satisfaction. - monitor client satisfaction scores in staff helpfulness, food quality and overall event while leading by example to exceed brand benchmarks. - maintain regular attendance and a flexible schedule to accommodate client's needs before and after events. - maintains high standards of personal appearance and grooming,...