Catering Sales Executive
Company Name:
Marriott International
Catering Sales Executive
It's a powerful feeling, to belong. It's inspiring people to do more than they thought they could. It's leading the way by rolling up your sleeves to accomplish a common goal. It's taking a passion and turning it into your vision.
Belonging is what it feels like to work at Marriott. If this sounds like the place for you, join us.
The
Lincolnshire Marriott Resort
located at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL, 60069 is currently hiring a
Catering Sales Executive
.
Responsibilities include: Handles social and local corporate catering opportunities that are above the parameters of the Group Sales teams within the Sales Office and come directly to the property (e.g., 150 covers and above). Contracts and closes local catering and social business and verifies that business is turned over properly and in a timely fashion for quality service delivery. Achieves catering revenue goals by actively up-selling each business opportunity to maximize revenue. Implements the brand's service strategy and applicable brand initiatives in all aspects of the sales process and drives customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
Required:
High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the sales and marketing, guest services, front desk, or related professional.
OR
2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; no work experience required.
Preferred:
Catering sales experience.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Managing Sales Activities
Handles social and local corporate catering opportunities that are above the parameters of the Group Sales teams within the Sales Office and come directly to the property (e.g., 150 covers and above).
Manages the sales efforts for the property including local corporate and social catering.
Responds to incoming catering opportunities for the hotel. Identifies, qualifies and solicits new catering business to achieve personal and property revenue goals.
Solicits affiliate business associated with citywide events from approved affiliate list provided by Citywide Sales Executive.
Understands the overall market (e.g.,competitors' strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc.) and knows how to sell against them.
Closes the best opportunities for the property based on market conditions and property needs.
Uses negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business and negotiate contracts.
Works with the management team to create and implement a catering sales plan addressing revenue, customers and market.
Designs, develops and sells creative catered events.
Maximizes revenue by up-selling packages and creative food and beverage.
Manages catering sales revenue and operation budgets, and provides forecasting reports.
Develops menus that drive sales.
Assists with selling, implementation and follow-through of catering promotions.
Executes and supports Marriott's Customer Service Standards and property's Brand Standards.
Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence).
To submit your application for this job, please go to: https://marriott.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
Marriott International is consistently recognized as an employer of choice around the globe by FORTUNE and Working Mother magazines, DiversityInc, Great Places to Work Institute, and the CRF institute among others. Visit our newsroom to learn more: news.marriott.com
Connect and network online with us:
www.facebook.com/marriottjobsandcareers
www.twitter.com/marriottcareers
www.linkedin.com/company/marriott-international
www.weibo.com/marriottcareers
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability,
veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Marriott International
Catering Sales Executive
It's a powerful feeling, to belong. It's inspiring people to do more than they thought they could. It's leading the way by rolling up your sleeves to accomplish a common goal. It's taking a passion and turning it into your vision.
Belonging is what it feels like to work at Marriott. If this sounds like the place for you, join us.
The
Lincolnshire Marriott Resort
located at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL, 60069 is currently hiring a
Catering Sales Executive
.
Responsibilities include: Handles social and local corporate catering opportunities that are above the parameters of the Group Sales teams within the Sales Office and come directly to the property (e.g., 150 covers and above). Contracts and closes local catering and social business and verifies that business is turned over properly and in a timely fashion for quality service delivery. Achieves catering revenue goals by actively up-selling each business opportunity to maximize revenue. Implements the brand's service strategy and applicable brand initiatives in all aspects of the sales process and drives customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
Required:
High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the sales and marketing, guest services, front desk, or related professional.
OR
2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; no work experience required.
Preferred:
Catering sales experience.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Managing Sales Activities
Handles social and local corporate catering opportunities that are above the parameters of the Group Sales teams within the Sales Office and come directly to the property (e.g., 150 covers and above).
Manages the sales efforts for the property including local corporate and social catering.
Responds to incoming catering opportunities for the hotel. Identifies, qualifies and solicits new catering business to achieve personal and property revenue goals.
Solicits affiliate business associated with citywide events from approved affiliate list provided by Citywide Sales Executive.
Understands the overall market (e.g.,competitors' strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc.) and knows how to sell against them.
Closes the best opportunities for the property based on market conditions and property needs.
Uses negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business and negotiate contracts.
Works with the management team to create and implement a catering sales plan addressing revenue, customers and market.
Designs, develops and sells creative catered events.
Maximizes revenue by up-selling packages and creative food and beverage.
Manages catering sales revenue and operation budgets, and provides forecasting reports.
Develops menus that drive sales.
Assists with selling, implementation and follow-through of catering promotions.
Executes and supports Marriott's Customer Service Standards and property's Brand Standards.
Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence).
To submit your application for this job, please go to: https://marriott.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
Marriott International is consistently recognized as an employer of choice around the globe by FORTUNE and Working Mother magazines, DiversityInc, Great Places to Work Institute, and the CRF institute among others. Visit our newsroom to learn more: news.marriott.com
Connect and network online with us:
www.facebook.com/marriottjobsandcareers
www.twitter.com/marriottcareers
www.linkedin.com/company/marriott-international
www.weibo.com/marriottcareers
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability,
veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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