Catering Sales Manager 2

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The position is accountable for proactively soliciting and handling catering sales opportunities. Ensures business is turned over properly and in a timely fashion for proper service delivery. Conducts day-to-day activities related to catering sales with a focus on building long-term value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of sales objectives. Achieves personal sales goals.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration Marketing Hotel and Restaurant Management or related major; 3 years experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.

OR

4-year bachelors degree in Business Administration Marketing Hotel and Restaurant Management or related major; 1 year of experience in sales and marketing or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Building Successful Relationships that Generate Sales Opportunities

Proactively builds and strengthens relationships with existing and new customers to enable future bookings. Activities could include sales calls entertainment FAM trips trade shows etc.

Develops relationships within community to strengthen and expand customer base for sales opportunities.

Manages and develops relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

Provides accurate complete and effective turnover to Event Management.

Engaging in Sales Activities

Researches and develops new leads for catering business.

Participates in catering sales calls with members of sales team to acquire new business and / or close on business.

Upsells each business opportunity to maximize revenue potential.

Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g. generating proposal writing contract customer correspondence).

Using Knowledge of Market Trends and Target Customer Information to Maximize Revenue

Identifies new business to achieve personal and location revenue goals.

Understands the overall market - competitors strengths and weaknesses economic trends supply and demand etc. and knows how to sell against them.

Closes the best opportunities for the location based on market conditions and location needs.

Gains understanding of the locations primary target customer and service expectations; serves the customer by understanding their business business issues and concerns to offer better business solution.

Additional Responsibilities

Executes brands Customer Service Standards and propertys Brand Standards.

Sets a positive example for guest relations.

Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.

The hourly pay range for this position is $28.85 to $37.98. Marriott offers a bonus program comprehensive health care benefits 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount accrued paid time off (including sick leave where applicable) life insurance group disability insurance travel discounts adoption assistance paid parental leave health savings account (except for positions based out of or performed in Hawaii) flexible spending accounts tuition assistance pre-tax commuter benefits and other life and work wellness benefits. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility waiting period contribution and other requirements and conditions.

The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Marriott reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time with or without notice subject to applicable law.

At Marriott International we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture talent and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis including disability veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Abinitio,Corporate Banking,Logistics & Procurement,Consumer Durables,FX,Instrument Maintenance

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 28 - 37