Catering Sales Manager

Come be a part of something bigger!

Benchmark | Pyramid is a strong believer in offering our employees Work-Life Effectiveness through, practices, policies, and programs to help our employees achieve success at both work and home. Here are just some of the great benefits we offer:

• Full Time employees have access to Medical and Dental insurance to fit your needs
• Benchmark University (You can grow both personally and professionally through on-line webinars and self-study courses)
• 401K match (Let us help you build your financial future)
• Companywide Hotel Room Discounts (Who doesn't love to get away)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program (We are here to support you)
• Employee family events (bring the kids!)
• Partnerships and discounts with major retailers such as AT&T, Verizon and Dish to name a few
• Many more, please inquire for more details

CULTURE & CHARACTER:
As the only AAA Four Diamond property in College Station, all team members of the Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center, a Pyramid Global Hospitality property, have the same fundamental responsibility: to take great pride in providing Howdy Hospitality to all guests while walking the Aggie Path of P.R.I.D.E. daily. Our jobs are not just to make a difference but to "Be the Difference" in the guest and fellow team member experience. All applicants should be of the highest character and hold themselves to the following Aggie

Path of P.R.I.D.E. expectations:
• Positivity - We wake up daily and choose to bring a positive perspective, find the good in all things, and create an environment others want to be part of. Each team member is hired to project genuine and sincere positivity daily.

• Respect - We embrace and appreciate others and show consideration for their desires, interests, privacy, physical space, belongings, different viewpoints, philosophies, physical abilities, beliefs, and personalities. We choose to show respect, even when it is not given, not only to our guests but, more importantly, to each other.

• Integrity - We consistently demonstrate and live by sound moral and ethical principles. We choose to do this not because someone is watching, but because it is the right thing to do.

• Dedication - We are unyielding in our commitment to walking our path and dedication to "Being the Difference" in everything we do. We flex our proactive muscles in being more positive, respecting, and holding ourselves to an even higher commitment to integrity.

• Excellence - We always strive to make today a little better than yesterday.

What you will have an opportunity to do:

We are looking for a top-notch Catering Sales Manager to join our property's elite sales and planning team. Hosting a variety of high-end events throughout the year aligned with our worldclass Howdy Hospitality, qualified candidates are detail-oriented planning professionals who poses excellent sales, organization, and customer serviceskills. The Catering Sales Manager must have the ability to generate concept designs and act as a creative source for staging unique events for our diverse client base. They must be familiar with the hotel's philosophies and how they apply to the facility for comprehensive coordination and execution.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Salaried position

• Opportunities for additional incentive compensation

• Extensive health benefits, paid time off, retirement, tuition reimbursement, and employee discounts at hundreds of US and international properties.

• Relocation assistance

SCHEDULE:

• Full-time

• Days of week/weekend scheduled will vary depending on level of business forecasted as well as the dates of events.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Attain maximum revenue levels through various sales processes, including the direct solicitation of social events and conducting property tours to prospective clients.

• Coordinate corporate and social functions by ascertaining detailed information regarding all aspects of the event, publishing contracts, and advising the client during the planning process to ensure a successful experience.

• Communicate concise planning information to the operating departments in a timely fashion.

• Assist with the set-up and execution of all catering events by procuring necessary props, floral, costumes, entertainment, etc. with internal and external resources and vendors.

• Participate in the planning process, installation, and other facets of departmental projects.

• Present weekly catering functions at coordination meetings.

• Sell and coordinate all local dining room functions to include private dinners, lunches, and breakfasts.

• Assist periodically with the analysis of departmental procedures and offer viable alternatives to improve procedures related to billing, client correspondence, and form generation.

• Review Banquet Event Orders for accuracy and submit in a timely manner.

What are we looking for?

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years' experience as a sales, catering, or event manager in a high-end catering or hospitality environment.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

• Ability to effectively, professionally communicate.

• ServSafe Certification a plus.

• Essential statistical and analytical skills required to identify revenue opportunities and shortfalls.

• Ability to work both independently and cross-functionally to achieve goals.

• Ability to thrive in a multi-tasked and fast-paced environment.

• Someone with the availability to work when the events are happening, i.e. weekends, nights, and holidays.

Benchmark Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.

• Contact: Recruitment Team
• Reference: CatererGlobal/4780_R0047305
• Job ID: 99730900