The luxurious Conrad Indianapolis is looking for a Senior Catering Sales Manager to join their Catering and Events team! This is an amazing opportunity to grow your career in a Fortune 500 company within a sophisticated luxury brand. As the city's first true luxury hotel, this 23-story tower has 241 rooms, 15,000 square feet of banquet space, and 3 food and beverage outlets. This includes The Capital Grille, The Lounge, and in-room dining.
In this role, you will be responsible for selling and managing both corporate and social events, with a primary emphasis on the social market, including weddings, galas, and similar occasions. The ideal candidate will have three to five years of catering sales experience, with a strong focus on weddings, and a solid understanding of hotel sales and catering systems—particularly Delphi.fdc. They should demonstrate a proven ability to drive revenue by successfully selling, luxury hotel experiences to both social and corporate clients. A degree in business, hospitality, or a related field is preferred, and professional designations such as CMP or CPCE are considered an added advantage.
Want to learn more? Hotel Website, Instagram, Facebook Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Senior Catering Manager, you’re not just overseeing the planning and execution of catered events – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.
Here's what you'll do during a typical day: - Grow catering market segments: Solicit new client relationships, develop proposals, and negotiate contracts to close new business - Cultivate client relationships: Maintain strong connections with existing corporate and social accounts to secure repeat business - Create exceptional experiences: Design creative menus and catered events that maximize revenue and elevate the guest experience - Oversee event coordination: Manage event documentation, facilitate seamless transitions throughout the pre-event, event, and post-event phases of events, and serve as the primary client contact to ensure smooth execution, proactive issue resolution, and an exceptional event experience - Guide team performance: Communicate client requirements, provide direction, and offer feedback and coaching to ensure consistent, high-level service |What It Takes to Make the Stay At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member: A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes.
A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact. #LI-MD1 Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.
Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel. Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.
Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work. How We'll Help You Thrive At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members’ wellbeing, supporting you through all of life’s moments.
When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*: Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what’s next *Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.|EOE, including disability/vets
