Now Hiring - Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Airport - Catering Sales Manager in Lake Oswego, OR

Full description of the position

When you're an Atrium Associate, you're a part of a crucial workforce providing the ultimate 'Home Away From Home' for our guests. We know that it takes a lot of time and effort to provide these exceptional experiences, so we reward your efforts with a competitive compensation plan to include an option for Daily Pay, 401k Plans, Medical Insurance, Travel Discounts and other benefits and perks so that you can offer your best to our guests. Plus, we make sure you can grow your career the way you want to through Internship programs, training and development and over 80 hotels that offer incredible opportunities for career driven associates.

Hotel:
Portland Embassy Suites

Catering Sales Manager

Full time

Hotel:

Portland Embassy Suites

Salary Range: $55k- $75k
Bonus Eligible

Primary Purpose:

The primary purpose of the Catering Sales Manager is to optimize catering revenue through maximizing catering opportunities consistent with the property's business plan; and effectively detail and service all groups personally booked.

Work Performed:

The position will be tasked with the following duties, responsibilities, and assignments:

-Generate catering revenue consistent with the property's business plan;
-Detail and service all groups personally booked.
-Achieve personal and hotel revenue goals;
-Prospect for new business using a wide variety of methods, including phone calls, outside sales calls, community functions, internet prospecting, supplier partnerships, trade journals, etc.;
-Develop, implement, and update catering sales action plans;
-Interact effectively with vendors, competitors, local community, catering associations and other hotel departments. (including Sales, Kitchen and Operations) to ensure guest satisfaction;
-Align catering service and client specifications to achieve high guest satisfaction and return on investment;
-Manage contract minimums and coordinate the collection of attrition and cancellation fees;
-Provide accurate revenue and expense forecasts according to established guidelines; and
-All other work as required to complete the primary purpose of the position.