Catering Sales Manager
US-GA-Atlanta
Omni Hotels Management Corporation
Req #: 122316
Type: Battery Atlanta
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Overview: The Omni Hotel at the Battery Atlanta is looking for a Catering Sales Manager to join their powerhouse sales team! This position will focus primarily on social,wedding, and corporate groups / events. Responsibilities: * Solicitation of direct-selling in the local, Corporate Catering market. * Event planning and detailing for booked events * Maximize Catering revenues wherever possible and minimize erosion of check averages from price-sensitive groups. Communication of function-arrangement to all responsible hotel departments. * Communication with clients prior to events to initiate, negotiate, and close contracts for all catered functions. * Creation of profitable menus and distribution of client expectations to Food & Beverage Departments. * Coordinate Catering support services (flowers, entertainment, decoration, A/V, etc.) to provide complete client satisfaction. * Physically double-check all function arrangements against specifications of client. Correct where necessary. * Client contract and effective communication to ensure repeat bookings. * Update and increase client prospects through active prospecting * Maximize revenues for the hotel through up-selling techniques. * Other duties as assigned by Director of Caterin and Convention Services. Qualifications: * High School Diploma or Equivalent. * College degree preferred. * Minimum of 1 year hotel sales/catering experience and/or successful completion of Omni LID program. * Knowledge of the operations of the hotel industry. * Dynamic, enthusiastic, creative leader who thrives under pressure and is able to perform multiple functions and troubleshoot when needed. * Command of the English language both written and verbal, with the ability to demonstrate warmth and empathy when engaging with others. * Must have proven selling, negotiating and presentation skills. * Requires knowledge of advanced sales techniques. * Highly developed customer service skills with strong attention to detail. * Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, and Outlook. Delphi experience preferred. * The ability to delegate, effectively train and coach * Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays. Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.
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