Embassy Suites by Hilton South Bend at Notre Dame
Catering Sales Manager - Embassy Suites by Hilton South Bend at Notre Dame
Embassy Suites by Hilton South Bend at Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana, us, 46626
Catering Sales Manager - Embassy Suites by Hilton South Bend at Notre Dame
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The Embassy Suites by Hilton South Bend at Notre Dame is perfectly situated in the vibrant Eddy Street Commons, directly across from the University of Notre Dame. South Bend, a lively college town in northern Indiana, blends the energy of a university community with the charm of a midsize city. Residents enjoy a thriving yet laid-back lifestyle, diverse neighborhoods, friendly people, four distinct seasons, and so much more!
What will I be doing?
Target and solicit new catering business through lead generation, face-to-face prospecting, and relationship referrals
Design, develop, and sell creative catered events
Develop existing business to uncover additional revenue opportunities
Maximize revenue by upselling packages and creative food & beverage
Respond to incoming catering opportunities
Perform site visits, both scheduled and on-demand
Assist with the forecasting all revenue catering revenue categories
Participate in the development and implementation of the vanity site for weddings
Handle customer compliments and complaints through distribution and resolution
Stay on top of industry trends making recommendations to the sales and catering teams
Work closely with the Event Manager to ensure all event details are communicated
Travel primarily outside the hotel to initiate new sales, solicit leads, hold conferences and make sales proposals and presentations
Determine rates and negotiate contracts
What are we looking for? To successfully excel in this role, you should demonstrate the following attitudes, behaviors, skills, and values:
1+ years of sales management experience within the hospitality industry
A positive attitude and strong communication skills
A commitment to delivering exceptional customer service
A team-oriented mindset while also being a self-starter
A genuine passion for proactively targeting and securing social business
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
Sales experience within the hotel industry
Catering Sales Management experience with a focus on weddings
Familiarity with Delphi.fdc
A passion for sales and a drive to achieve targets and objectives
Degree-level qualification in a relevant field
Proven experience in negotiations
The Benefits
Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay (Based on hotel)
Health insurance
Complimentary Parking
Uncapped Quarterly Bonus Potential
Discounted Team Member Meals
Career growth and development
Team Member Resource Groups
Recognition and rewards programs
Go Hilton travel discount program
Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
Supportive parental leave
Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)
Sales Incentive Hilton offers a best-in market SIP (Short-Term Incentive Plan) to our Sales, Catering & Events teams to reward our employees for their contributions to our company’s financial success. The Plan includes a quarterly component worth 20% of bonus eligible earnings. The quarterly incentive may have multiple individually weighted objectives, meaning multiple opportunities to earn a payout
What is it like working for Hilton? Hilton is the world’s leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities, and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every single day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans
Work Locations Embassy Suites South Bend
Schedule Full-time
Brand Embassy Suites by Hilton
Job Catering and Event Services
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Sales and Business Development
Industries Hospitality
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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
The Embassy Suites by Hilton South Bend at Notre Dame is perfectly situated in the vibrant Eddy Street Commons, directly across from the University of Notre Dame. South Bend, a lively college town in northern Indiana, blends the energy of a university community with the charm of a midsize city. Residents enjoy a thriving yet laid-back lifestyle, diverse neighborhoods, friendly people, four distinct seasons, and so much more!
What will I be doing?
Target and solicit new catering business through lead generation, face-to-face prospecting, and relationship referrals
Design, develop, and sell creative catered events
Develop existing business to uncover additional revenue opportunities
Maximize revenue by upselling packages and creative food & beverage
Respond to incoming catering opportunities
Perform site visits, both scheduled and on-demand
Assist with the forecasting all revenue catering revenue categories
Participate in the development and implementation of the vanity site for weddings
Handle customer compliments and complaints through distribution and resolution
Stay on top of industry trends making recommendations to the sales and catering teams
Work closely with the Event Manager to ensure all event details are communicated
Travel primarily outside the hotel to initiate new sales, solicit leads, hold conferences and make sales proposals and presentations
Determine rates and negotiate contracts
What are we looking for? To successfully excel in this role, you should demonstrate the following attitudes, behaviors, skills, and values:
1+ years of sales management experience within the hospitality industry
A positive attitude and strong communication skills
A commitment to delivering exceptional customer service
A team-oriented mindset while also being a self-starter
A genuine passion for proactively targeting and securing social business
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
Sales experience within the hotel industry
Catering Sales Management experience with a focus on weddings
Familiarity with Delphi.fdc
A passion for sales and a drive to achieve targets and objectives
Degree-level qualification in a relevant field
Proven experience in negotiations
The Benefits
Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay (Based on hotel)
Health insurance
Complimentary Parking
Uncapped Quarterly Bonus Potential
Discounted Team Member Meals
Career growth and development
Team Member Resource Groups
Recognition and rewards programs
Go Hilton travel discount program
Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
Supportive parental leave
Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)
Sales Incentive Hilton offers a best-in market SIP (Short-Term Incentive Plan) to our Sales, Catering & Events teams to reward our employees for their contributions to our company’s financial success. The Plan includes a quarterly component worth 20% of bonus eligible earnings. The quarterly incentive may have multiple individually weighted objectives, meaning multiple opportunities to earn a payout
What is it like working for Hilton? Hilton is the world’s leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities, and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every single day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans
Work Locations Embassy Suites South Bend
Schedule Full-time
Brand Embassy Suites by Hilton
Job Catering and Event Services
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Sales and Business Development
Industries Hospitality
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