Catering Sales Manager

Job description

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Lowen Hospitality Management, LLC. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc.  The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

 

The Catering Sales Manager will manage catering accounts and group sales accounts to achieve guest satisfaction and to solicit past and new business to ensure all revenue goals are achieved or exceeded. Responsible for soliciting new social and group catering sales accounts, entertaining, and maintaining relationships with existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue goals in food, beverage and room rental segments.

Prior experience in the field of hospitality with specific experience in catering sales is essential.
1+ year in catering sales required.
Must have experience at a similar size and quality hotel.
High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Advanced knowledge of sales skills, revenue management, training, and motivation of peers.
Knowledge of hotel features, benefits, and competing hotels within the market.
Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.
Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
Must possess computer skills, including, but not limited to, use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and CI/TY.
Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Carrollton's newest Hotel and Conference Center is seeking enthusiastic and energetic team members to join our restaurant department.  Dallas Carrollton Courtyard and Carrollton Conference Center is a franchisee of Marriott and is owned and operated by Lowen Hospitality Management.  Lowen offer's competitive employee benefits including immediate vacation pay, holiday pay, medical, dental, vision and 401K.  This position earns $55,000 – $58,000 with potential quarterly bonuses.

 

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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