Catering Sales Manager at Hersha Hospitality Management LP

OverviewOpportunity: Catering Sales ManagerSell and service banquet and meeting functions in order to achievecatering department goals.Your Growth PathSales Manager Director of Sales Regional Director of SalesYour FocusInterview select train schedule coach and support associates ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.Oversee all catering sales targeted towards existing and new corporate and social markets.Solicit new business making prospecting calls and outside client visits.Maximize revenue by selling all facets of the hotel both orally and in written form to previous current and potential clients.Handle account details ensuring all pertinent aspects of solicitation and closing are complete and documented.Service accounts including BEOs and Group Resumes when necessary.Prepare information for meet with and entertain clients as deemed appropriate to obtaining potential business from that account.Provide an exceptional level of service and acquire the highest quality of catered products for our clients.Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHMs EarthView program.Practice safe work habits wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.Perform other duties as requested by management.Your Background and SkillsAssociate or bachelors degree in Hospitality or related industry preferred.Proven track record in catering and banquet sales required.Work Environment and ContextWork schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends.Requires standing for extended periods walking pushing lifting up to 25 pounds bending and reaching stooping kneeling or crouching.What We BelievePeople Are Our Capability Hearts That Serve Only Excellence Stay Nimble - Own ItAbout Us HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color gender gender identity sexual orientation marital status pregnancy national origin ancestry age religion disability veteran status genetic information citizenship status or any other group protected by law.To see other opportunities at this location click here.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Abinitio,Corporate Banking,Logistics & Procurement,Consumer Durables,FX,Instrument Maintenance Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1