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Crescent Hotels & Resorts · 1 day ago

CATERING SALES MANAGER

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is seeking an experienced Catering Sales Manager for the Sheraton OKC Downtown Hotel, located in Oklahoma City. The role involves selling group and catering business, maximizing hotel revenues, and managing client accounts to ensure guest satisfaction.

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Responsibilities

Prospecting for new business – Internet prospecting, cold calling and contacting former clients to solicit new business and attends industry events/programs as needed
Building and maintaining strong client relationships
Responding in a timely manner to incoming group/catering business opportunities
Conducting hotel site inspections and client presentations both in person and virtually
Creating contracts and other related booking documentation as required including but not limited to activity tracking. Manage and maintain client account files
Detailing events to include all food & beverage, set up and audio visual needs. Ask appropriate questions of the clients and make suggestions to ensure the details meet the group and the hotel’s needs
Creating group resumes and communicate client needs to all departments of the hotel. Ensure hotel staff follows through on all requests
Using negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business and negotiate contracts

Qualification

Sales experienceClient relationship managementNegotiation skillsEvent planningProfessional appearanceHotel structureTeam playerCommunication skills

Required

Must have the ability to communicate in English
Self-starting personality with an even disposition
Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times
Can communicate well with guests
Must be willing to 'pitch-in' and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player
Knowledge of a hotel structure and how all departments interact
Ability to effectively communicate with customers in a friendly and positive manner, in order to solicit business, meet client needs and resolve complaints
Ability to move throughout the hotel to conduct site inspections

Benefits

Competitive wage
Industry-leading sales incentive program
Relocation assistance
Growth opportunities!
Marriott discounts at properties around the world
Full range of benefits. Including:
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K with company match
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement and more!

Company

Crescent Hotels & Resorts

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H1B Sponsorship

Crescent Hotels & Resorts has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (2)
2023 (1)
2021 (1)
2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Mike Metcalf
Chief Operating Officer
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Dawn Gallagher
Chief Commercial Officer
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