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AKA Hotels+Hotel Residences

Senior Catering Sales Manager

AKA Hotels+Hotel Residences, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Base pay range $84,045.00/yr - $91,866.00/yr

Additional compensation types Annual Bonus

AKA Hotels + Hotel Residences

is recruiting a Senior Catering Sales Manager for our Hotel AKA Boston Common and our Hotel AKA Back Bay. This individual will be responsible for servicing the property’s group and catering accounts as well as securing catering business. This individually will also support the DOS as based on business needs.

AKA Hotels + Hotel Residences

is a part of Korman Communities, a family owned and operated company, we consider our Team Members the most important asset. With over 100 years of history and experience behind us we’re always looking for Team Members ready to join our family.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Dual Senior Catering Executive to oversee and coordinate all aspects of our events. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the food industry, restaurant management, or hospitality.

Duties:

· Team Member should have working understanding of the Boston Metro market and catering segment

· Proactively sell meeting and event space for events

· Utilize prospecting tools such as ZoomInfo, uncover new accounts, targets and messaging for catering outreach in local neighborhood

· Use Delphi CRM daily for to enter client information, key activities, pipeline, and communication

· Primary contact for meeting planner after signing of group contract and responsible for planning/finalizing details until after group departs, ensuring a successful group and repeat bookings

· Partner with Food and Beverage restaurant and banquet teams, Accounting, Front Office, and Operations teams daily to communicate updates to billing procedures, menus, meeting space set-up, and VIPs

· Create and process Banquet Event Orders and Banquet Checks in a timely manner for the clients, accommodating any changes that are within scope and communicating with team

· Flexible schedule to accommodate last minute events and face to face time with clients as needed

· Share feedback from clients on menus and post wrap-up events with DOS

· Prepare reports and additional tasks as required by the DOS

Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four‐year College or University preferred

Minimum 2-3 years in hospitality preferably in a sales or operational setting

System knowledge preferred in Windows, Opera PMS, and Delphi

Strong guest service, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills

Must be energetic, self‑starter, and detail‑oriented with exceptional interpersonal skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong time management, and organization skills with an emphasis on attention to detail

Must be able to interact with a diversified group of people both internally and externally

Must be extremely flexible and adaptable to daily frequent changes in a fast‑paced environment

Flexible schedule required based on client needs

This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that values teamwork and creativity. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional conference experiences and possess the required skills, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $84,045.00 - $91,866.00 per year

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Vision insurance

Shift :

Day shift

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Hospitality

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