Description
Additional Information : This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee DePalma Hotels & Resorts. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotels 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.
Position Overview
We are seeking an energetic and results-driven Catering Sales Manager to join our sales team. This position focuses on selling planning and executing catering events meetings banquets and social functions. The ideal candidate is a hospitality sales professional with experience in event planning F&B operations and client relationship management who thrives in a fast-paced guest-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
Solicit and secure catering business through proactive sales calls networking and client prospecting.
Manage catering sales from initial inquiry to contract signing event planning and final execution.
Partner with the Banquets Culinary and Operations teams to ensure flawless event delivery.
Build strong client relationships to generate repeat business and referrals.
Develop creative proposals and presentations tailored to client needs.
Achieve or exceed individual catering revenue goals and contribute to overall hotel sales objectives.
Maintain accurate catering sales activities contracts and client details in Marriott / CRM systems.
Required :
2 years of catering sales event planning or hotel sales experience
Strong communication presentation and negotiation skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously and meet deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred :
Bachelors degree in Hospitality Business or related field
Experience with Marriott sales systems (CI / TY SalesForce OneSource)
Knowledge of Somerset / New Brunswick corporate and social event markets
Bilingual (English / Spanish or English / other)
Prior experience in food & beverage operations or banquet sales
Compensation & Benefits Base Salary Range : Starting at $60000 / year and Up (based on experience) Incentive / bonus plan based on catering revenue performance Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision and 401(k) Paid time off and holiday pay Marriott worldwide employee travel discounts Career advancement opportunities within DePalma Hotels & Resorts and Marriott International
The salary for this position is $65000 - $70000 annually.
This company is an equal opportunity employer.
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Required Experience :
Manager
Key Skills
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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Yearly Salary Salary : 65000 - 70000
Catering Sales Manager • Somerset, New Jersey, USA