Catering Sales Manager | Le Meridien Atlanta Perimeter
On-siteAtlanta, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Partner with the Director of Sales & Marketing to sell, plan, detail, and execute memorable meetings, celebrations, and events. Build meaningful relationships with clients by meeting them, touring the property, showcasing spaces, and recommending menus to maximize revenue. Coordinate every detail of assigned functions, including proposals, contracts, and Banquet Event Orders, while welcoming groups and ensuring exceptional guest experiences throughout. Actively solicit new business, nurture existing relationships, and follow up post-event to gather feedback. Collaborate closely with Operations, Banquet, Food & Beverage, and other departments to ensure seamless execution while representing the hotel with professionalism and genuine hospitality. Maintain compliance with all hotel policies and stay current on local market trends in the Dunwoody/Atlanta area. Available to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
Required Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent
- College degree in hospitality management or business
- Minimum 1-year prior experience in Sales, Catering or Convention Services
- Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
- Familiarity with Sales and Marketing tools
- Knowledge of all styles of room set-ups, standard equipment involved and proper handling of the standard equipment
- Knowledge of accommodating room capacities and organizing set-up requirements from information on Banquet Event Orders
- Previous training in the hospitality industry, food service or the culinary fields
- Knowledge of local activities and attractions appropriate for clientele
- Available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, based on the needs of the business
Desired Qualifications
- College degree in hospitality management or business preferred
- Bilingual English / Spanish a plus
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