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Crescent Hotels & Resorts · 1 day ago

CATERING SALES MANAGER

Oklahoma City, OK

Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is seeking an experienced Catering Sales Manager for the Sheraton OKC Downtown Hotel, located in Oklahoma City. The role involves selling group and catering business, maximizing hotel revenues, and managing client accounts to ensure guest satisfaction.

HospitalityLeisure

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Prospecting for new business – Internet prospecting, cold calling and contacting former clients to solicit new business and attends industry events/programs as needed

Building and maintaining strong client relationships

Responding in a timely manner to incoming group/catering business opportunities

Conducting hotel site inspections and client presentations both in person and virtually

Creating contracts and other related booking documentation as required including but not limited to activity tracking. Manage and maintain client account files

Detailing events to include all food & beverage, set up and audio visual needs. Ask appropriate questions of the clients and make suggestions to ensure the details meet the group and the hotel’s needs

Creating group resumes and communicate client needs to all departments of the hotel. Ensure hotel staff follows through on all requests

Using negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business and negotiate contracts

Qualification

Sales experienceClient relationship managementNegotiation skillsEvent planningProfessional appearanceHotel structureTeam playerCommunication skills

Required

Must have the ability to communicate in English

Self-starting personality with an even disposition

Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times

Can communicate well with guests

Must be willing to 'pitch-in' and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player

Knowledge of a hotel structure and how all departments interact

Ability to effectively communicate with customers in a friendly and positive manner, in order to solicit business, meet client needs and resolve complaints

Ability to move throughout the hotel to conduct site inspections

Benefits

Competitive wage

Industry-leading sales incentive program

Relocation assistance

Growth opportunities!

Marriott discounts at properties around the world

Full range of benefits. Including:

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and more!

Company

Crescent Hotels & Resorts

This is the guiding principle that drives every aspect of hotel operations through Crescent Hotels & Resorts.

Founded in 2001

Fairfax, Virginia, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.chrco.com

H1B Sponsorship

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