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$65,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Sage Hospitality Group Job Overview Solicit, capture, plan and coordinate small meetings with 10 rooms or less, social and catering only functions, while maximizing the banquet space to meet and ideally exceed catering revenue goals. Position is responsible for finalizing catering only business. Recommends program and procedural changes. 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 and 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 associates. Qualifications Education/Formal Training More than two years of post-high school education Experience Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s). Knowledge/Skills 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. Excellent comprehension and literacy required to develop marketing plan, create menus and programs, etc. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Excellent hearing required for verbal interaction with guests and associates. Excellent vision required for viewing set-ups. Excellent speech communication skills required for verbal interaction with guests and associates. 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 moments 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%). Work inside 70% of 10 hour day; outside 30% of 10 hour day. Health savings and flexible spending accounts Basic Life and AD&D insurance Paid FMLA leave for up to a period of 12 weeks Employee Assistance Program Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more. Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral. Application period: The application period will be open for approximately 30 days or until a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage qualified individuals to submit their applications within this timeframe. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Catering Sales Manager
role at
Sage Hospitality Group . Sage Hospitality Group provided pay range
This range is provided by Sage Hospitality Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$65,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Sage Hospitality Group Job Overview Solicit, capture, plan and coordinate small meetings with 10 rooms or less, social and catering only functions, while maximizing the banquet space to meet and ideally exceed catering revenue goals. Position is responsible for finalizing catering only business. Recommends program and procedural changes. 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 and 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 associates. Qualifications Education/Formal Training More than two years of post-high school education Experience Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s). Knowledge/Skills 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. Excellent comprehension and literacy required to develop marketing plan, create menus and programs, etc. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Excellent hearing required for verbal interaction with guests and associates. Excellent vision required for viewing set-ups. Excellent speech communication skills required for verbal interaction with guests and associates. 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 moments 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%). Work inside 70% of 10 hour day; outside 30% of 10 hour day. Health savings and flexible spending accounts Basic Life and AD&D insurance Paid FMLA leave for up to a period of 12 weeks Employee Assistance Program Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more. Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral. Application period: The application period will be open for approximately 30 days or until a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage qualified individuals to submit their applications within this timeframe. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Industries Referral information may increase your chances of interviewing at Sage Hospitality Group.
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