What are the responsibilities and job description for the Task Force- New York Based Hotel Sales/Catering Sales and Conference Service Manager – New York, New York position at Strategic Solution Partners?
Task Force- New York Based- Hotel Sales/Catering Sales and Conference Service Manager – New York, New York
SSP is searching for Taskforce Sales, Catering Sales and Conference Service Managers residing within the New York/New Jersey area. Consultants that are willing to travel locally, work in fast-pace environments, easily adaptable, approachable, fast learners and are result driven – this opportunity is for you
This is a Task Force Role that requires candidates to be able to commute to or live in the area- Position located in New York, New York or New Jersey area.
Join Strategic Solution Partners (SSP) as a Task Force Consultant and play a critical role in maintaining smooth hotel sales operations during management vacancies. This role is perfect for energized individuals who enjoy assisting and offering support during gaps in specialized management positions at the property. Assignments include, but are not limited to hotel openings, management transitions, and property re-positioning. Taskforce consultant will be on site for the duration of the assignment and will be afforded a trip home every two to three weeks.
Summary of Job Responsibilities:
- Create a positive, energetic and respectful work environment within the department
- Leads through example, professionalism, personal values, and vision
- Provide temporary management support to prevent department disruptions
- Eager to offer assistance, “pitch-in”, and to be seen as a team player among the staff.
- Catering Sales taskforce professionals are business partners responsible for proactive and reactive sales efforts.
- Proactively solicit past and prospect new Room Sales and Social Catering Sales business to ensure all revenue goals are exceeded.
- Manage and service sales accounts for specified market segments to achieve guest satisfaction.
- Detail events, complete BEO’s, resumes and floor plans to meet the client’s needs.
- Assimilate and organize information quickly to execute proactive sales functions
Qualifications
- Solid working knowledge of Opera Cloud orProficient in a variety of hotel sales software to include but not limited to; CI/TY, Envision, Delphi fdc.
- A minimum of 5 years of RECENT successful hotel catering or conference services management experience
- Possess a maturity and professional disposition to operate in our clients’ dynamic environments
- Creative and innovative problem solver
- Strong management skills and a proactive approach to supporting hotel needs
- Ability to adapt quickly and perform under high expectation
- Ability to communicate effectively and work under pressure
- Ability to meet deadlines and embrace ongoing changes
- Requires excellent organization, time management, interpersonal skills
- Must be an ambitious self-starter with a desire to learn