Job Description

Senior Catering Sales Manager - Hilton Portland Downtown

Find us in central downtown, less than one block from the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall and Pioneer Courthouse Square. Pioneer Place Mall, Portland Art Museum, Newmark Theatre, and several parks are within three blocks. Enjoy our HopCity Tavern, grab-and-go market, event space, and a 24-hr fitness center.

We have flexible exhibit space, pre-function space, three ballrooms, and our unique Skyline Level which boasts 360-degree views of downtown Portland. A/V equipment and a banquet team are available.

What will I be doing?

As Senior Catering Sales Manager, you will be responsible for the development of market segment(s) including solicitation of new customer relationships, negotiation of business through proposals and contracts to close business. Creative design of menus and events to maximize revenue and event experience. Maintain existing relationships with corporate and social accounts. Fostering all internal customer relationships to ensure consistent, high-level service throughout the contracting, pre-event, event, and post-event phases of events. This position primarily handles complex social events. Directs event logistics to affected departments and team members responsible for event execution. Serve as the primary contact and is responsible for his/her experience. May support and act on the behalf of the Director of Catering and Events

Specifically, your essential functions will be to perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

To organize, plan and prioritize your duties by developing plans and goals.

Timely communication to internal and external clients via telephone, email, written documents or in person.

Create and maintain relationships with clients to set and meet client expectations and deliver on those expectations.

Demonstrate knowledge of job systems, products, systems, and processes.

Resolve conflicts and negotiate with others while handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts.

Selling and influencing both internal and external clients.

Make decisions and solve problems by analyzing and evaluating the issues and determine the best solution.

Ensure high quality service by communicating and assisting others to understand the guest needs, providing direction and guidance, feedback and individual coaching when needed.

Participate in customer site inspections and assist with the sales process as necessary.

Other duties as necessary based on business needs.

Regular attendance.

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

Quality
Productivity
Dependability
Customer Focus

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

The Benefits - Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking

We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical Insurance Coverage - for you and your family.

Vision, dental, life and disability insurance

Mental Health Resources

Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO) - you will accrue based on hours worked, if full time 18 days of PTO per year and 9 days for part time team members per year.

Supportive parental leave program that runs concurrently with Washington State's Paid Family and Medical Leave program. Our team members receive benefits up to Washington State's maximum threshold per week. Hilton will then “top this up” to the weekly ABBR (Annual Benefit Base Rate).

Go Hilton travel discount program: 100 nights of discounted travel per calendar year

Matching 401(k)

: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)