Job Description
The Cascades Hotels located at the Colony are seeking an energetic individual to fill the position of Catering Sales Manager to solicit new accounts but also maintain and strengthen relationships with existing accounts. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Travel to meet with or call individual corporate clients by telephone to solicit annual, weekday, and weekend business. Meet and greet clients, conduct property tours, and promote facilities and services. Answer client inquiries. Develop and conduct persuasive verbal sales presentations to prospective clients. Develop client menus, write contracts and letters, as well as organize all other arrangements as they relate to social and corporate events. Supervise and attend the overall setup and implementation of events and meetings. Communicate with relevant departments to ensure proper servicing of accounts. Prepare and present weekly and monthly Catering/Sales reports. Minimum Requirements: At least 3 years of experience in a similar position. Additional Requirements: Extensive knowledge of Food and Beverage etiquette, guest relations, and service standards. Strong interpersonal skills to assess client needs, negotiate pricing, and provide overall guest satisfaction. Effectively deal with internal and external guests. Excellent Communication Skills. Behaviors: Team Player - Works well as a member of a group Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities J-18808-Ljbffr