What are the responsibilities and job description for the Catering Manager (Dual Property) position at Embassy Suites by Hilton Newark Wilmington South?
Job Description
Job Description
Join the team at the Embassy Suites & Homewood Suites by Hilton Newark Wilmington South as our Dual Property Catering Sales Manager. The Dual Property Catering Sales Manager is responsible for the attainment of assigned catering / banquet goals tied to the overall performance of the hotel.
Compensation :
55,000 - $65,000 yearly
Responsibilities :
- Effectively attain assigned sales and revenue goals, as well as solicitation call goals.
- Proactively conduct solicitation calls, conduct sales tours, and entertain clients specific to Leisure, SMERF, Business Travel (BT), and / or Groups, as applicable by property.
- Ensure that the Daily Event List, Banquet Event Order / Guarantee Sheet, and Ten Day Event Schedule are generated on a timely basis and ensure accuracy.
- Monitor and evaluate trends within your market segment.
- Grow existing relationships with assigned accounts specific to Leisure, SMERF, Business Travel (BT), and / or Groups, as applicable by property.
- Able to produce a weekly sales call schedule that addresses timely follow-up of all tentative business, maintenance of existing accounts, and development of new business, and priorities; along with duties assigned by the DOSM, General Manager, and / or company personnel.
- Complete all departmental reports and systems on a timely basis.
- Present ideas, expectations, and information in a concise, well-organized fashion.
- Make appropriate sales calls that meet or exceed company standards and that ensure appropriate business levels are maintained.
- Negotiate contracts, ensuring the best interests of the property while maintaining customer goodwill.
- Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
- Adheres to hotel / brand-established regulations, company standards, sales standards, and sales metrics related.
- Develop a full working knowledge of the operations and policies of the hotel and applicable departments.
- Maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations, as applicable.
- May assist in implementing and / or participating in special promotions relating to direct sales segments i.e. sales blitzes, etc.
Qualifications :
About Company
Across from the University of Delaware, this all-suite hotel offers spacious 2-room suites, along with many free and modern amenities, including free WIFI, evening reception, and free parking.
The Embassy Suites Newark-Wilmington / South is conveniently located near motorway I-95, which provides easy access to popular area sites such as Delaware Park Racetrack and Casino. The Wilmington Riverfront area along with the Delaware Art Museum and a number of corporate offices are also nearby.
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000
