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New York Hilton Midtown

Catering Sales Manager - Hilton New York Midtown

New York Hilton Midtown, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Placed right in the heart of the action the New York Hilton Midtown is looking for its next Catering Sales Manager! This hotel offers 1,878 elegantly appointed guestrooms and an impressive 150,000 square feet of versatile event space, including 49 meeting rooms and a ballroom spanning 21,673 square feet, ideal for conferences, conventions, and upscale gatherings in the heart of Manhattan.

Our ideal candidate will possess a strong skill set in the local social catering market, with expertise in corporate events and galas, a minimum of two years of experience, the ability to network and generate new business opportunities, and a genuine passion for success.

Shift Pattern The role operates within business hours Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm with required full availability to adjust work hours and work any day of the week, including weekends and holidays for client engagement.

Salary Range This is a salaried position starting at $100,000.00 annually and will be aligned with the candidate’s experience and qualifications. This role qualifies to be part of Hilton’s Sales Incentive program.

The Benefits

Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay

Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family

Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program

Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)

Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel

Parental leave to support new parents

Debt-Free Education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications*

401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement

Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount

Career growth and development

Team Member Resource Groups

Recognition and rewards programs

Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.

What will I be doing: As a Catering Sales Manager, you will be responsible for developing market segment(s), including soliciting new customer relationships, negotiating business through proposals and contracts to close deals, and creating menus and events to maximize revenue and enhance the event experience. Maintain existing relationships with corporate and social accounts. Foster all internal customer relationships to ensure consistent, high‑level service throughout the contracting, pre‑event, event, and post‑event phases of events. This position primarily handles complex social events. Direct event logistics to affected departments and team members responsible for event execution. Serve as the primary contact and is responsible for his/her experience.

Specifically, your essential functions will be to perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

Selling and influencing both internal and external clients.

Participate in customer site inspections and assist with the sales process as necessary.

Timely communication to internal and external clients via telephone, email, written documents or in person.

Create and maintain relationships with clients to set and meet client expectations and deliver on those expectations.

Demonstrate knowledge of job systems, products, booking systems, and processes.

Resolve conflicts and negotiate with others while handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts.

Make decisions and solve problems by analyzing and evaluating the issues and determining the best solution.

Ensure high-quality service by communicating and assisting others to understand the guest’s needs, providing direction and guidance, feedback and individual coaching when needed.

Other duties as necessary are based on business needs.

Regular attendance.

Values

Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.

Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.

Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.

Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.

Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline.

Key Attributes

Quality

Productivity

Dependability

Customer Focus

Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton? Hilton is the 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 day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

Work Locations New York Hilton Midtown

Schedule Full-time

Brand Hilton Hotels & Resorts

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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