Weddings & Social Catering Sales Manager - Temporary
Four Seasons Hotels Ltd, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
**Weddings & Social Catering Sales Manager**
You’ll join a collaborative Events and Sales team dedicated to delivering exceptional, memorable experiences for weddings and milestone celebrations. The ideal candidate brings strong interpersonal skills, genuine empathy, and the sales acumen needed to support existing clients while also responding to and securing new social event inquiries during the coverage period. Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is seeking a creative, service‑driven Weddings & Social Catering Sales Manager to provide warm, attentive support to our wedding and social event clients during a maternity leave coverage period. In this temporary role, you’ll guide couples, families, and planners through key stages of the planning process, serving as their primary contact from initial connection through event day.If you’re passionate about creating meaningful moments and offering thoughtful, personalized service, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact during one of the most important times in our guests’ lives.This position reports to the Director of Events. U.S. work authorization is required for this role.Sell and represent the Four Seasons wedding experience by understanding client needs and offering tailored solutions. Make timely, practical decisions that support guest experience while maintaining hotel safety, staffing, and financial considerations.
**Preferred Qualifications and Skills** **Minimum of one year of event sales experience** in a hotel, private dining, catering company with planning experience directly related to social events & weddings. Applications without this experience will not be considered. Experience in a luxury hospitality environment strongly preferred, or transferable experience demonstrating an understanding of elevated service standards.Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with a diverse clientele, collaborate effectively with cross‑functional hotel teams, and work respectfully with clients representing a range of cultures, traditions, and family dynamics.Extreme attention to detail and exceptional organizational, time management, written and verbal presentation skills Strategic thinker with the ability to balance short‑term priorities with long‑term planning and sales goals; able to work both independently and collaboratively. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to remain calm, confident, and guest‑focused while navigating complex scenarios or high‑pressure moments. Knowledge of sales techniques, including effective negotiation, relationship‑building, and closing skills, is preferred. Proficiency with computer systems, including Microsoft Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, Word, and Excel. Experience with CRM and event management platforms such as Salesforce or Delphi is strongly preferred.**Benefits Include:** Compensation: $3,115.38 biweekly pay for the duration of the assignment - this position will be a salaried, exempt position for an approximate timeframe of 4 months (potential for extension based on needs)401K Retirement Savings Plan
Dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality, Four Seasons can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of -the opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done. #J-18808-Ljbffr
You’ll join a collaborative Events and Sales team dedicated to delivering exceptional, memorable experiences for weddings and milestone celebrations. The ideal candidate brings strong interpersonal skills, genuine empathy, and the sales acumen needed to support existing clients while also responding to and securing new social event inquiries during the coverage period. Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is seeking a creative, service‑driven Weddings & Social Catering Sales Manager to provide warm, attentive support to our wedding and social event clients during a maternity leave coverage period. In this temporary role, you’ll guide couples, families, and planners through key stages of the planning process, serving as their primary contact from initial connection through event day.If you’re passionate about creating meaningful moments and offering thoughtful, personalized service, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact during one of the most important times in our guests’ lives.This position reports to the Director of Events. U.S. work authorization is required for this role.Sell and represent the Four Seasons wedding experience by understanding client needs and offering tailored solutions. Make timely, practical decisions that support guest experience while maintaining hotel safety, staffing, and financial considerations.
**Preferred Qualifications and Skills** **Minimum of one year of event sales experience** in a hotel, private dining, catering company with planning experience directly related to social events & weddings. Applications without this experience will not be considered. Experience in a luxury hospitality environment strongly preferred, or transferable experience demonstrating an understanding of elevated service standards.Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with a diverse clientele, collaborate effectively with cross‑functional hotel teams, and work respectfully with clients representing a range of cultures, traditions, and family dynamics.Extreme attention to detail and exceptional organizational, time management, written and verbal presentation skills Strategic thinker with the ability to balance short‑term priorities with long‑term planning and sales goals; able to work both independently and collaboratively. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to remain calm, confident, and guest‑focused while navigating complex scenarios or high‑pressure moments. Knowledge of sales techniques, including effective negotiation, relationship‑building, and closing skills, is preferred. Proficiency with computer systems, including Microsoft Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, Word, and Excel. Experience with CRM and event management platforms such as Salesforce or Delphi is strongly preferred.**Benefits Include:** Compensation: $3,115.38 biweekly pay for the duration of the assignment - this position will be a salaried, exempt position for an approximate timeframe of 4 months (potential for extension based on needs)401K Retirement Savings Plan
Dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality, Four Seasons can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of -the opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done. #J-18808-Ljbffr