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Loews Hotels & Co

Catering Sales Manager

Loews Hotels & Co, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123

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Loews New Orleans Hotel is a boutique property located in the Warehouse District, offering a blend of comfort and luxury. We welcome guests to experience the city’s vibrant culture while staying in our elegant accommodation.

Who We Are Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. Our diverse teams craft exceptional experiences in landmark destinations.

Growth and belonging start here. You’ll be valued for who you are and the goals you have, and every role—from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT—offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.

We create a Team Member experience where every identity is respected, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

What We Offer

Bonus eligible position

Competitive health & wellness benefits, 401(k) & company match

Paid sick days, vacation and holidays

Training & development opportunities, career growth

Tuition reimbursement

Employee hotel rates

Other discounts

What We’re Looking For Loews Hotels & Co seeks a dynamic Catering Sales Manager with an entrepreneurial spirit. This role is responsible for booking and servicing catering business in order to meet and exceed revenue goals. The manager will handle the entire sales cycle including lead generation, response, growing existing business, prospecting new business, and ensuring contracted events are executed to plan, providing total guest satisfaction and seeking repeat business.

Who You Are

Relationship builder with a dynamic approach to developing connections

A continually curious, forward‑thinking person who loves to find creative solutions

A masterful time manager

Comfortable with taking the lead in a variety of settings

Collaborator who excels in an exciting, ever‑evolving environment

What You’ll Be Doing

Promptly reply to incoming leads

Actively prospect new catering business to generate revenue

Conduct site visits to support business conversion

Plan, coordinate and service all booked catering events

Work with the Director of Meetings & Events to implement annual catering sales strategy, including special promotions, sales blitzes, etc.

Partner with Brand and PR teams to maintain and optimize 3rd‑party website presence

Block space effectively in Delphi to maximize revenues, following business review and space release policies

Partner with Culinary and F&B teams on customized menu options

Distribute all necessary documents, including Banquet Event Orders and certificates, to all hotel departments to facilitate operations

Schedule and coordinate pre‑convention and post‑convention meetings when required

Discuss group’s future event plans, encouraging rebooking

Solicit client feedback via Meeting Planner Survey

Partner with Financial Services Center to ensure all credit and billing steps are completed

Work on special projects as assigned by Director of Meetings & Events

Attend all meetings as appropriate: staff, department, resume review and BEO meetings

Other duties as assigned

Your Experience Includes

Minimum 1 year of experience in sales, event execution or related work, preferably in hospitality

Knowledge of hotel operations

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Delphi experience preferred

Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, when needed

Reports to:

Director of Meetings & Events

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Sales and Business Development

Industries Hospitality

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