Now Hiring - Kolter - Travel Catering Sales Manager in Orlando, FL

Overview: A Kolter Hospitality Catering Sales Manager delivers service excellence to all social groups and catering events. This position is responsible for selling, detailing, and servicing all customers, in addition to detailing all definite bookings.

Performance Expectations:

• Negotiate and finalize contract and banquet event orders by meeting with clients.
• Research competing hotels, prospect and network to surface business
• Develop effective sales strategies to counter the competition.
• Develop business relationships which could result in additional sales and new clients.
• Review catering menus and prices with Executive Chef and F&B Manager a minimum of twice a year.
• Stay abreast of local events.
• Conduct site visits.
• Prepare proposals tailored to address and impress the client.
• Sell to fill need dates.
• Identify and secure business to fit the yield strategy.
• Attain/exceed sales goals and profitability.
• Deliver a high level of guest service with key decision makers, solve guest problems, meet commitments and anticipate guest needs.
• Take initiative to solve problems by liaison with other hotel managers.
• Follows up with clients after each function to ensure satisfaction.
• Report any items in need of repair.
• Follow all safety procedures while working.

Behavioral Expectations:

• Be effective and innovative in handling and solving problems in the workplace.
• Remain positive and helpful while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Committed to the success and growth of the company.
• Act honorably, even when no one is watching.
• Eagerness to grow and/or develop within the company
• Passionately provide personalized guest service

EOE

M/F/Vet/Disability

DFWP

Kolter Hospitality Participates in E-Verify

General Requirements:

Report to work on time and in professional attire.

Knowledge and/or ability to operate a computer.

Experience: Two (2) or more years of catering/sales in a hotel or related field preferred.

Education: None. Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, marketing, or business a plus.

Physical Requirements:

Frequent walking and standing throughout the day for site tours.

Kolter Hospitality is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. Kolter Hospitality is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required.