AJS Hotels · 2 months ago
Catering Sales Manager
Louisville, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelAJS Hotels is seeking a Catering Sales Manager to develop and execute sales strategies for their assigned market. The role involves negotiating and closing sales, maintaining relationships with clients, and ensuring a seamless experience for guests.
HospitalityProperty DevelopmentProperty Management
Responsibilities
Make personal visits, when necessary to target areas and call on Companies and organizations located in a specific market or area
Book meetings, events and conferences from assigned markets
Dedicate majority of time to direct sales
Rework and maintain old account files and solicit new accounts
Follow area sales processes for sales activity and funnel management
Respond to all correspondence from assigned areas and trace dates for reworking and follow up
Attend trade shows pertinent to assigned areas and attend meetings, seminars and functions through membership in association
Perform general office duties and assist other personnel, as required
Maintain a working relationship with operating departments within the hotels
Stay abreast of industry trends and make recommendations of changes which would affect operations
Set-up and conduct site inspections for area hotels
All Associates are required to fully comply with company and departmental rules, regulations and policies for the safe, secure, effective and environmentally friendly operation of the hotel facilities. Examples include, but are not limited to lost and found procedures, emergency procedures, recycling efforts, etc
Attend and participate in all assigned company and/or departmental meetings, training sessions and other information meetings
Regular attendance in conformance with company standards is essential to the successful performance of this position
Comply with company grooming standards for both uniformed and non-uniformed associates
Comply with company service and behavioral standards towards our guests, vendors and fellow colleagues, including, but not limited to ensuring proper phone etiquette, courteous and respectful behavior and maintaining a friendly and positive attitude
Perform all other duties as directed by management that are consistent with the policies and procedures of the company
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate required
Ability to utilize computer software and hardware required
Ability to easily maneuver on computer keyboard required
Advanced ability to comprehend and speak English to understand and respond to information and address advanced guest requests required both verbally and in writing
Must be customer-service oriented and have excellent hospitality skills
Must be able to calculate basic mathematic functions
Preferred
Some college or college degree preferred
Degree in hospitality management preferred
Prefer experience in hotel catering sales
Prior experience in catering sales of a convention hotel preferred
Knowledge of additional language(s) preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
401k
A complimentary meal in the associate cafeteria
Complimentary parking
A discounted monthly TARC bus pass
Much more
Company
AJS Hotels
AJS Hotels is a hospitality firm that provides property management, design, marketing, and development services.
Founded in 1938
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Holly King
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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