Catering Sales Manager
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Experience the Windy City from the heart of it all. Loews
Chicago Hotel, situated steps from Navy Pier and Magnificent Mile,
offers guests spectacular city skyline and lake views, while
enjoying the comforts of home. Welcome to City Sophistication where
convenience and relaxation meet.Who We Are: Loews Hotels & Co is a
leading owner and operator of luxury hotels with a portfolio
consisting of 26 hotels and resorts in the United States and
Canada. Located in major city centers and resort destinations from
coast to coast, the Loews portfolio features one-of-a-kind
properties that go beyond Four Diamond standards and embrace their
"uniquely local" community in order to curate exciting,
approachable and local travel experiences for guests.What We're
Looking For: Loews Hotels & Co seeks a dynamic Catering Sale
Manager with an entrepreneurial spirit. This role is responsible
for booking and servicing Catering business in order to meet and
exceed revenue goals. The Catering Sales Manager will touch each
part of the sales cycle including lead generation and response,
growing existing business and prospecting new business, as well as
ensuring that contracted events are executed to planned
specifications, providing total guest satisfaction and seeking
repeat business.Who You Are:--- Relationship builder with a dynamic
approach to developing connections--- A continually curious forward
thinker who loves to find creative solutions--- Masterful time
manager--- Comfortable with taking the lead in a variety of
settings--- Collaborator who excels in an exciting, ever-evolving
environmentWhat You'll Be Doing:--- Promptly reply to incoming
leads--- Actively prospect new Catering business seeking to make
connections and generate revenue--- Conduct Site Visits to support
in converting business--- Plan, coordinate and service all booked
Catering events--- Work with the Director of Meetings and Events to
implement annual Catering sales strategy, including special
promotions to grow specific segments, sales blitzes, etc.---
Partner with Brand and PR Team to maintain and optimize 3rd party
website presence--- Block space effectively in Delphi to maximize
potential revenues, following business review and space release
policies on property--- Partner with Culinary and F&B Team on
customized menu options--- Distribute all necessary documents,
including Banquet Event Orders and resumes, to all appropriate
hotel departments to facilitate efficient operations--- Schedule
and coordinates pre-convention and post-convention meetings when
required--- Discuss group's plans for future events, encouraging
rebooking--- Responsible for soliciting client's for feedback on
Meeting Planner Survey--- Partners with Financial Service Center to
ensure all aspects of credit and billing process are fulfilled---
Works on special projects as assigned by Director of Meetings and
Events--- Attend all meetings as appropriate: Staff, Department,
Resume Review and BEO Meeting, etc.--- All other duties as
assignedYour Experience Includes:--- Minimum 1 year of experience
in sales, event execution or related experience, preferably in the
hospitality industry--- Knowledge of hotel operations--- Proficient
Microsoft Office Suite--- Delphi experience preferred--- Must be
able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays,
when neededWhat We Offer:--- This is a bonus eligible position---
Competitive health & wellness benefits, 401(K) & company match---
Hybrid remote-eligible work policy--- Paid Sick Days, Vacation, and
Holidays--- Training & Development opportunities, career growth---
Tuition Reimbursement--- Employee Hotel Rates--- Other discounts
and moreReports to: Director of Meetings & Events
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Skokie , Catering Sales Manager, Executive , Chicago, Illinois
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