Catering Sales Manager​/St. Louis Airport

Responsibilities

• Book all social catering functions in accordance with established goals set by hotel to reach expected revenues via the annual budget.
• Develop a target sales and marketing plan with focus on social and meeting catering functions which will include a combination of sales calls, site visits and prospecting for future relationships.
• Assist with the development of banquet menus.
• Participate in 30-60-90 day banquet forecasting.
• Coordinate in-house sales promotions and associate functions.
• Greet client upon arrival.
• Facilitate and communicate details related to catering functions to management.
• Maintain professionalism in problem situations.
• Maintain detailed records of discussions with guest, including all meeting setups, food and beverage, etc.
• Upsell to improve revenue generation on property.
• Be readily available during functions for consultation with client.
• Flexible schedule required to accommodate client needs.
• Preside at conference planning meetings where details related to group coordination will be discussed and reviewed by management.
• Participate in site reviews.
• Conduct exit interviews with clients to solidify repeat business and distribute results.
• Participate in the preparation of the annual hotel budget.
• Respond and resolve guest requests, complaints, or questions in a courteous and timely manner.

• Minimum lifting of 20 pounds.
• Pushing, bending, stooping, upward reaching, manual dexterity.
• Hearing, writing, typing.
• Minimum pulling of 20 pounds.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of all hotel departments and functions.
• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of applicable Federal, state, and local health, safety, and legal regulations.
• Must have exceptional mathematical and computer skills.
• High school education and relevant training and experience required. Additional education preferred.
• Ability to timely obtain any required licenses or certificates.
• CPR training required; first aid training preferred.
• Additional language ability preferred.