What are the responsibilities and job description for the Catering Sales Manager ( entry level hotel background preferred) position at StepStone Hospitality Inc.?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Sell and service banquet and meeting functions in order to achieve catering department goals.
Requirements : Your Growth Path
Executive Meeting Manager - Sales Manager – Director of Sales – Regional Director of Sales
Your Focus
Establish client base of individuals, organizations, associations, social, and / or corporate businesses through direct outside and inside sales efforts to secure business for the hotel to ensure that catering revenue goals are met or exceeded. Actively prospect and qualify new business.
Negotiate guest room rates, meeting room rental, function space, and / or hotel services within approved booking guidelines. Accurately produce and / or review all sales contracts, rate agreements, and / or banquet / catering event orders.
Monitor and handle inquiry calls and provide client proposals in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures
Work closely with other hotel departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the sales office and prospective clients. Disseminate sales-related information to other departments as appropriate.
Check function room set ups prior to guest arrival, ensuring all details are in agreement with client’s requirements and hotels standards. Ensure deficiencies are corrected by appropriate personnel.
Welcome group contact upon arrival at function and ensure guest satisfaction.
Monitor and ensure all functions are set up, refreshed, and broken down in compliance with scheduled times and departmental procedures.
Arrange and conduct special events, site inspections, and off-site presentations for potential clients. Entertain clients in accordance with established company and hotel policies and guidelines.
Maintain client files and update information daily in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures. Produce monthly sales-related reports and sales forecasts for assigned area of responsibility.
Attend and represent hotel at trade shows and conventions and / or participate in sales trips to key feeder markets.
Follow up with guests regularly during and after departure to ensure satisfaction and secure future bookings.
Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include all hotel departments.
Interact with outside contacts :
Guests – to ensure their total satisfaction
Airlines, wholesalers, corporate accounts, travel agencies, ad agencies, etc. – to ensure repeat business, follow up on events, and generate new business
Other contacts as needed (Professional organizations, community groups)
May assist in developing and implement sales actions plan as assigned. May also participate in the annual budgeting and planning process.
May assist client in menu planning. May coordinate food, beverage, table arrangements and decorations with Banquet Department.
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