Aimbridge Hospitality · 1 week ago
Catering Sales Manager OEM - Four Points Sheraton
Alexandria, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$50K/yr - $60K/yrAimbridge Hospitality operates the Four Points Alexandria Convention Center, and they are seeking a Catering Sales Manager. The role involves meeting catering and food and beverage sales goals while ensuring client satisfaction and maintaining standards for events.
Asset ManagementHospitalityHotel
Hiring Manager
Elizabeth C.
Responsibilities
Effectively attain assigned meeting planner satisfaction scores, revenue goals, as well as food and beverage sales goals
Proactively conduct solicitation calls, conduct tours, and entertain clients specific to needs respective to the assigned property
Monitor and evaluate trends within your market segment
Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner
Adheres to Aimbridge Hospitality’s established regulations, company standards, catering/meeting standards and related catering sales metrics
Develop a full working knowledge of the operations and policies of the hotel and applicable departments
Demonstrates ability to deliver banquet event orders on a timely basis (10 days) and ensure accuracy
Ensure changes are communicated timely to impacted departments/operations leaders
Maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations, as applicable
May assist in implementing and/or participating in special promotions relating to direct sales segments i.e. sales blitzes, etc
Attend daily/weekly/monthly meetings and any other functions required by management
Perform any other duties as requested by the General Manager or Director of Sales
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent required
Must have a valid driver's license for the applicable state
Must possess developed verbal and written communication skills to frequently negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guest(s) and/or corporate clients
Must be proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products
Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks; strong organization and presentation skills
Preferred
Previous convention/event and catering sales experience preferred
Demonstrate creativity and knowledge of food and beverage/events desired
Experience with professional selling skills desired: opening, probing, supporting, closing
Company
Aimbridge Hospitality
Aimbridge Hospitality is a independent investment and third-party hotel management firm.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-01-07Acquired
2015-07-13Private Equity
2013-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Mike Deitemeyer
President and CEO
Patrick Volz
Chief Operating Officer, Global Operations
Recent News
2025-11-24
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