Overview
Join our dynamic hospitality team as a Hotel Event and Catering Sales Specialist, where your enthusiasm and expertise will transform ordinary gatherings into extraordinary experiences! In this vibrant role, you will be the driving force behind planning, promoting, and executing exceptional events that leave lasting impressions. Your passion for hospitality, combined with your talent for sales and organization, will elevate our venue’s reputation as the premier destination for celebrations, corporate functions, and community gatherings. This paid position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a lively environment dedicated to service excellence and innovative event solutions.
Duties
- Cultivate relationships with clients to understand their event needs and deliver tailored proposals that showcase our venue’s capabilities.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service agreements to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes while maximizing revenue opportunities.
- Coordinate with internal teams—including catering, banquets, operations, and marketing—to plan seamless events from initial inquiry through execution.
- Develop and implement strategic marketing initiatives to promote our event spaces and catering services through various channels.
- Upsell additional services such as premium catering options, audiovisual equipment, décor packages, and special amenities to enhance client satisfaction and revenue.
- Manage event budgets meticulously, ensuring all costs are controlled while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Oversee event planning logistics—venue setup, menu selection, staffing schedules—and ensure flawless execution on the day of the event.
- Maintain detailed records of client interactions, contracts, and event feedback to foster continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Provide exceptional customer service by addressing client inquiries promptly and resolving any issues with professionalism and care.
- Stay current with industry trends in event marketing and hospitality to bring innovative ideas that set us apart from competitors.
Skills
- Strong negotiation skills paired with a persuasive sales approach to close deals effectively.
- Expertise in marketing strategies specific to events and hospitality services to attract new clients.
- Proven ability in upselling additional products or services that enhance guest experiences while increasing revenue.
- Solid background in event marketing and planning—experience organizing corporate functions, weddings, banquets or fundraising events is highly valued.
- Excellent customer service skills with a focus on guest satisfaction and relationship building.
- Effective time management skills to juggle multiple events simultaneously without compromising quality.
- Knowledge of events management software, contracts, catering operations, banquet setup, and restaurant or hotel experience is preferred.
- Familiarity with budgeting processes for large-scale events ensures financial efficiency.
- Exceptional communication skills for liaising with clients, vendors, staff, and stakeholders clearly and confidently.
- Organizational prowess to coordinate complex logistics seamlessly from initial inquiry through post-event follow-up. Embark on an exciting career path where your energy fuels memorable moments! We’re committed to supporting your growth in the vibrant world of hospitality—where every detail counts and every event is an opportunity to shine!
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
