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We are seeking a Senior Catering Sales Manager to join our team who will be responsible for the management and solicitation of designated market(s) to ensure all financial and sales goals are achieved or exceeded. The Senior Catering Sales Manager constantly works with the Kitchen and Banquet departments to relay all information and changes to insure that client has the best event possible. This position will assist the Director of Catering with ongoing training and development of Catering associates/leaders.
The Garland Hotel is a North Hollywood hotel that is offering guests a uniquely authentic LA experience that is comfortable, welcoming, and stimulating in an open environment to give them a flavor of the care-free, easy-going feeling that has always made LA a special place to be.
Our Mission is to provide our guests with a uniquely authentic LA experience that is comfortable, welcoming, and stimulating. The Garland team is about working together, having fun and being happy, with genuine hospitality, and celebrating each of our unique differences. We offer rewarding benefits in the form of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, and 401K. But that’s not all. . . here at The Garland we believe in celebrating our associates with a wide variety of recognition programs and fun events all year long!
What you will be doing:
- Account prospecting, solicitation, and development via telephone, personal contact, outside calls, correspondences, email and other means of communication.
- Conduct hotel site inspections, entertain both in house and off property, and maintain thorough follow up methods.
- Prepare and present proposals and contracts both written and verbal in a prompt, accurate, profitable, pleasant and professional manner.
- Handle account details and coordinate final arrangements with Event Managers.
- Attend meetings including, but not limited to, pre/post-con, business review, departmental.
- Represent hotel at trade shows, civic/business functions, industry-related associations, and other events to promote the hotel and/or the city.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What we are looking for:
- Previous catering sales experience required, minimum 2 years.
- Ability to travel.
- Flexibility to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.
- Above average knowledge of the designated market(s).
- Proficient computer knowledge.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Basic mathematical skills to prepare cost proposals.
Who we are:
A division of The Marcus Corporation, Marcus Hotels & Resorts has a rich 60 year history of operational and service excellence. We are “People Pleasing People” who strive daily to create extraordinary experiences for guests and associates alike. Focused on expanding our U.S. based portfolio of 15 hotels and resorts, our properties are known for their unique character and style.
For more information visit www.thegarland.com and www.thefrontyardla.com
The Garland is an equal opportunity employer.
The Garland