Now Hiring - Caesars Entertainment Corporation - Catering Sales Representative-Full-Time(Bettendorf) in Bettendorf, IA

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The Catering Sales Representative is to provide support to the Catering Sales Department. Position requires excellent oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal and people management skills, a high level of computer literacy, strong attention to detail and thorough organizational skills. *DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: * Develop and manage catered functions to include weddings, class reunions, galas and parties that utilize the event and meeting space at the Isle and the Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center. * Ensure the safety and security of employees and customers. Understands pricing strategy and asks qualifying questions to prospective business. * Review convention activities and promotions with Catering Sales Manager. Creates new accounts, new bookings and enters Banquet Event Order details into the master account. * Conducts planning meetings, contract negotiations and contract preparations. Collects deposits required for bookings and records accurately. Delivers funds immediately to the Finance Department. * Prepares weekly BEO packet with complete details including final guarantee, event diagram and saves for Banquet operational access. * Assists in facilitation of weekly BEO meetings. Wedding Events- coordinating event from start to finish including site visits, contracting, planning meetings, pricing negotiations and attendance at event. * Schedule and conduct group wedding tastings including coordination of wedding vendors. Conducts site tours and walk-throughs with clients. * Must be versed in property specs, policies, operational procedures and be capable of explaining amenities to guests. * Provides follow through with proper thank you and inquire for future business QUALIFICATIONS: Two to five years' experience in catering or special events with an optional 2-year degree in a related field or equivalent work experience. Previous experience with wedding planning and catering software.