Catering Sales Coordinator - Marriott Chicago Northwest
$65,000–$95,000 year
On-siteHoffman Estates, Illinois, United States
Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$65,000–$95,000 yearAssociates DegreeEnterprise
Full TimeAssociates DegreeEnterprise
Job Summary
Develop and execute group sales strategies by making sales calls, visiting businesses, and networking to drive revenue for corporate and social events. Coordinate food, beverage, linens, and rentals while managing invoicing, payment collection, and weekly sales reporting. Serve as the primary point of contact for each group to ensure flawless event execution and high guest satisfaction through direct communication with kitchen and banquet staff. Requires 5+ years of banquet experience, a bachelor's degree, and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings.
Required Qualifications
- 2 to 5 years banquet and relevant experience
- Marriott Experience
- Undergraduate degree
- Minimum of 5 years' experience with responsibility for large volume events
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills
- Ability to handle multiple assignments in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated professionalism and diplomacy
- Ability to exercise sound business judgment
- Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
- Team player with an exceptional customer service attitude
- Ability to work flexible hours, including some weekends and evenings
- Ability to regularly stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
- Ability to frequently sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Close vision
- Distance vision
- Color vision
- Peripheral vision
- Depth perception
- Ability to adjust focus
Desired Qualifications
- Ideally in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications or Sales
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