Catering Sales Manager - Hotel Polaris

Are you ready to help shape the future of travel and hospitality at the new Hotel Polaris at the U.S. Air Force Academy? Hotel Polaris is seeking an exceptional Catering Sales Manager to join our team and play a vital role in shaping the success of Hotel Polaris, an instant icon on the hospitality landscape of Colorado Springs. As the Catering Sales Manager, you will be an integral member of the team that leads the pre-opening efforts and stewards the dynamic relationships across all key stakeholders including, Ownership, CoralTree Hospitality and Asset Management to ensure strategic alignment towards the hotel opening and beyond. Your efforts significantly influence the unique and distinctive experiences we seek to deliver to our guests and team members alike. We're looking for someone who wants to be a part of something bigger and shares our passion for creating unforgettable guest experiences, nurturing a vibrant company culture, and building strong connections with our communities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the deployment of departmental actions and catering strategies to meet team and company goals and for the internal and external communications required to deliver excellent guest service and satisfaction.
• Prospect, solicit, and close new business as well as maintain repeat clients.
• Work closely with Group Sales to sell menus which meet the client's needs and maximize revenues.
• Meet with clients to work out the details of their functions.
• Escort clients through the property and highlight features of facility as well as available services.
• Work with Food & Beverage Director to establish policy standards, procedures, operational guidelines, service manual review, and co-ordinate with chef's creative menus and new product ideas.
• Meet and greet clients on event dates and supervise, as needed.
• Entertain prospective clients and give tours of event space, outlets, and guest rooms.
• Keep updated on current sales trends within the market and the competitive set.
• Represent the Hotel in trade shows, industry organizations, and community events.
• Attend all required meetings within the hotel.
  
  

Qualifications

• College degree preferred, preferably with a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Three (3) to four (4) years previous Catering Sales Manager, Event Planning, Catering/Conference Services Manager experience.
• Experience in a comparable AAA Four Diamond/Four Star hotel kitchen or higher is highly desired.
• General knowledge of conference technology and audio-visual needs.
• Must be able to understand, speak, read, and write in the basic English language.
• Familiarity with Sales and Marketing tools.
• Salesforce/Delphi experience preferred.
  
  

As a valued member of the CoralTree team, you'll receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Group medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• Participation in a pre-tax flexible benefit plan for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement.
• An employee assistance program.
• Paid time off/sick time.
• Participation in a 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Complimentary team member meals.
• Complimentary room nights at CoralTree Hospitality managed properties.
  
  

Join us in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests, building vibrant communities, and shaping the future of travel and hospitality.

Salary range: $61,000 - $69,000/yr. bonus

Application deadline: This job posting will close on 2/28/2025 or until the position has been filled.

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