Catering Jobs in Pittsburgh pa

Job Description

Job Description

The TRYP by Wyndham Pittsburgh / Laweranceville is hiring a Catering Sales Manager. The Catering Sales Manager negotiates, books and services group room accounts and all catering events. This includes but is not limited to rooms, catering functions, set-ups, audiovisual and on-site servicing.

Responsibilities :

• Negotiates and finalizes contract and banquet event orders by meeting with clients
• Research competing hotels, prospects, and network to surface business
• Develop effective sales strategies to counter the competition
• Stay abreast of local events
• Conduct site visits
• Prepare proposals tailored to address and impress the client
• Sell to fill need dates
• Identify and secure business to fit the yield strategy
• Attain / exceed sales goals and profitability

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, marketing, business, or related field from a four-year college or university or High school diploma or GED plus 2 years sales related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the above skills, knowledge and ability.

About Company

Set in the historic Washington Education Center building at the base of the 40th Street Bridge, TRYP Pittsburgh | Lawrenceville is a boutique neighborhood hotel located in the center of what TIME and Money Magazines named “The Coolest Neighborhood in America.” Steeped in neighborhood history and adorned with local art, the 108-room hotel is home to two restaurants, a coffee bar, spectacular rooftop city and neighborhood views, and two distinct event spaces for celebrations and events. TRYP Pittsburgh | Lawrenceville is a local gathering place and a hidden gem destination just 3 minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh, 30 minutes from Pittsburgh International Airport, in the heart of one of the City's most celebrated art, dining, and shopping districts.