Catering Sales Manager

About the position

Loews Hotels & Co seeks a dynamic Catering Sale Manager with an entrepreneurial spirit. This role is responsible for booking and servicing Catering business in order to meet and exceed revenue goals. The Catering Sales Manager will touch each part of the sales cycle including lead generation and response, growing existing business and prospecting new business, as well as ensuring that contracted events are executed to planned specifications, providing total guest satisfaction and seeking repeat business.

Responsibilities

• Promptly reply to incoming leads
• Actively prospect new Catering business seeking to make connections and generate revenue
• Conduct Site Visits to support in converting business
• Plan, coordinate and service all booked Catering events
• Work with the Director of Meetings and Events to implement annual Catering sales strategy, including special promotions to grow specific segments, sales blitzes, etc.
• Partner with Brand and PR Team to maintain and optimize 3rd party website presence
• Block space effectively in Delphi to maximize potential revenues, following business review and space release policies on property
• Partner with Culinary and F&B Team on customized menu options
• Distribute all necessary documents, including Banquet Event Orders and resumes, to all appropriate hotel departments to facilitate efficient operations
• Schedule and coordinates pre-convention and post-convention meetings when required
• Discuss group's plans for future events, encouraging rebooking
• Responsible for soliciting client's for feedback on Meeting Planner Survey
• Partners with Financial Service Center to ensure all aspects of credit and billing process are fulfilled
• Works on special projects as assigned by Director of Meetings and Events
• Attend all meetings as appropriate: Staff, Department, Resume Review and BEO Meeting, etc.
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in sales, event execution or related experience, preferably in the hospitality industry
• Knowledge of hotel operations
• Proficient Microsoft Office Suite
• Delphi experience preferred
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, when needed

Benefits

• This is a bonus eligible position
• Competitive health & wellness benefits, 401(K) & company match
• Hybrid remote-eligible work policy
• Paid Sick Days, Vacation, and Holidays
• Training & Development opportunities, career growth
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Hotel Rates
• Other discounts and more