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The Intercontinental St. Paul Riverfront hotel is truly elegance along the Mississippi! Centrally located and set high above the Mississippi, our downtown hotel truly connects our guests with all St. Paul has to offer while we provide them with a luxurious stay.
Our team members are loyal and dedicated, taking pride in providing our guests with a comfortable, memorable experience. We are seeking a Catering Sales Manager to join our team!
Base pay range
$55,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr Benefits
Benefits including Medical, Dental, Disability and vision insurance 401(k) including 401(k) match Paid Time Off (both paid sick time and vacation) Employee Discount Flexible Schedule Responsibilities
Solicit, negotiate, and book new and repeat business through efforts (outside sales calls, telemarketing, mailings, networking, etc.) while maximizing banquet space to meet/exceed revenue goals. Execute a territorial marketing strategy to capture the maximum amount of revenue and meet and ideally exceed sales goals. Plan, upsell and detail the meeting/function with the client including space requirements, times, equipment, menus, themes/decorations, etc. Complete the contracts, prepare the appropriate paperwork, including banquet event orders, coordinate with the appropriate areas in the hotel, resolve any issues, complaints and problems to ensure a quality product delivery and customer satisfaction. Prepare status and period end reports. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of corporate and hotel procedures, products and competition, including their strengths and weaknesses, to continually improve sales strategies and achieve goals. Professional and positive communication to both guests and fellow employees. Participate in communication and professional organizations to maintain high visibility and promote sales. Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned. Participate in task forces and committees as required. Other duties as assigned by management. Qualifications
Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s). Requires thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures of the catering, food and beverage, menu development and pricing. Requires knowledge of the hotel's policies and procedures and the ability to determine course of action based on these guidelines. Requires ability to investigate and analyze current activities and/or information involving readily available data and indicating logical conclusions and recommendations. Must possess communication skills in terms of the ability to negotiate, convince, sell and influence professionals and/or hotel guests. Ability to drive to outside sales calls. Physical Environment
Lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying - tables, chairs, boxes (50 lb. maximum) occasionally. Bending/kneeling - taping down cords, skirting tables, picking up floor after function, occasionally. Mobility - ability to service clients on a moment’s notice, variable distances. Continuous standing - function observation, client site inspections (one hour minimum to four hours maximum). Climbing - up to 55 steps, 3-5% of 10 hours. Driving - distance varies for sales calls (approximately 20%). Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Part-time Job function
Sales and Business Development Industries
Hospitality
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$55,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr Benefits
Benefits including Medical, Dental, Disability and vision insurance 401(k) including 401(k) match Paid Time Off (both paid sick time and vacation) Employee Discount Flexible Schedule Responsibilities
Solicit, negotiate, and book new and repeat business through efforts (outside sales calls, telemarketing, mailings, networking, etc.) while maximizing banquet space to meet/exceed revenue goals. Execute a territorial marketing strategy to capture the maximum amount of revenue and meet and ideally exceed sales goals. Plan, upsell and detail the meeting/function with the client including space requirements, times, equipment, menus, themes/decorations, etc. Complete the contracts, prepare the appropriate paperwork, including banquet event orders, coordinate with the appropriate areas in the hotel, resolve any issues, complaints and problems to ensure a quality product delivery and customer satisfaction. Prepare status and period end reports. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of corporate and hotel procedures, products and competition, including their strengths and weaknesses, to continually improve sales strategies and achieve goals. Professional and positive communication to both guests and fellow employees. Participate in communication and professional organizations to maintain high visibility and promote sales. Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned. Participate in task forces and committees as required. Other duties as assigned by management. Qualifications
Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s). Requires thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures of the catering, food and beverage, menu development and pricing. Requires knowledge of the hotel's policies and procedures and the ability to determine course of action based on these guidelines. Requires ability to investigate and analyze current activities and/or information involving readily available data and indicating logical conclusions and recommendations. Must possess communication skills in terms of the ability to negotiate, convince, sell and influence professionals and/or hotel guests. Ability to drive to outside sales calls. Physical Environment
Lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying - tables, chairs, boxes (50 lb. maximum) occasionally. Bending/kneeling - taping down cords, skirting tables, picking up floor after function, occasionally. Mobility - ability to service clients on a moment’s notice, variable distances. Continuous standing - function observation, client site inspections (one hour minimum to four hours maximum). Climbing - up to 55 steps, 3-5% of 10 hours. Driving - distance varies for sales calls (approximately 20%). Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Part-time Job function
Sales and Business Development Industries
Hospitality
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