Catering Sales Manager

We are seeking energetic, highly motivated and friendly people to take EXCELLENT care of our guests! Are you excited about working in hospitality? Do you making each guests event one to remember? Then come and grow with us!

Perks

Hotel Discounts! Variety of Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision) Options, 401(K) with Guaranteed Match!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Actively promote and sell event spaces, catering services, and packages to corporate clients, social groups, and individuals.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and industry partners to maximize sales opportunities and referrals.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to create tailored catering menus and packages that meet client needs and preferences.
• Conduct site tours, tastings, and presentations to showcase event spaces and catering offerings to prospective clients.
• Manage the end-to-end sales process, from initial inquiry to contract negotiation and event execution, ensuring seamless coordination and client satisfaction.
• Develop and implement sales strategies and marketing initiatives to drive awareness, generate leads, and increase bookings.
• Negotiates and finalizes contracts and banquet event orders (BEO) by meeting with and/or
• telephoning clients.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor offerings, and market dynamics to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.
• Prepare and present regular sales reports, forecasts, and performance metrics to senior management.
• Work closely with the operations team to ensure successful event delivery and guest experiences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, operations, and finance, to achieve business objectives and targets.

Education & Experience

Hotel experience is always a plus! Applicants should have:

A college degree or two years of hotel experience

Previous experience in a similar or related position

Hilton experience preferred

Essentials

To be a successful candidate, you will need the following:

• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Sufficient education and/or literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs.
• Ability to embrace HVMG’s Culture of Excellence by showing a warm smile, friendly personality, and positive attitude.

Our Associates Love

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and more.
• Life and Disability Insurance: We've got you covered.
• Paid Time Off: Sick days, personal days, vacation days, and holidays.
• 401(k) Plan: Plan for your future with our retirement savings option.
• Company Travel Discounts: Explore the world for less.

Careers at HVMG

Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website - we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field."
We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.

HVMG participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Embassy Suites San Rafael Marin County and Hospitality Ventures Management Group are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status. Come and be part of a team that celebrates individuality and fosters growth.