What are the responsibilities and job description for the Catering Sales Manager position at Hilton Houston Westchase?
Hilton Houston Westchase
Our hotel is hiring a motivated and enthusiastic Catering Sales Manager.
Responsibilities
- The Catering Sales Manager will develop and manage the assigned catering market (Weddings/Social) segment through client solicitation, outside sales calls, telemarketing, client inquiries, and direct mail correspondence to ensure all revenue goals are achieved or exceeded.
Essential job functions include, but are not limited to:
- Maximize revenue by selling catering products and services both orally and in written form to previous, current, and potential clients.
- Manage all accounts details so that all pertinent aspects of solicitation and closing are complete and documented. Coordinate various departments participation in servicing accounts.
- Develop and implement monthly marketing strategies.
- Conduct outside sales calls both locally and in feeder market cities to solicit business.
- Acquires all food and beverage, audio-visual equipment, and meeting room needs from clients, prepare banquet event orders, and communicates the needs to appropriate hotel personnel.
Qualifications
- Previous catering sales management experience - a minimum of one year - is required.
- Required is a good, functional knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel plus excellent communication skills, both spoken and written.
- The drive to meet and exceed both client expectations and sales goals is required.
About Hilton Houston Westchase
Our hotel is off the Sam Houston Tollway in the Westchase business district. Enjoy panoramic Houston views through floor-to-ceiling windows, and relax by our tree-lined outdoor pool. We're within 15 minutes of the Energy Corridor and The Galleria, and downtown Houston is 14 miles away. Try a taste of Texas at our award-winning Rio Ranch restaurant.
Catering Manager
Fooda -
Houston, TX