Social Catering Sales Manager

Join Our Team as a Dynamic Social Catering Sales Manager - Enjoy Day-One Benefits and Exciting Growth OpportunitiesCompensation: $55,000 to $75,000 per year plus bonusPosition SummaryThe Social Catering Sales Manager is responsible for proactively selling and servicing social catering, weddings and other markets as assigned by Director of Sales and Marketing; responding to leads within agreed time frame, prospecting and soliciting new business, building new client relationships and detailing wedding events. Other duties include reviewing contracts, facilitating communication between departments to ensure high level of service as well as completing event orders. Work week includes Saturdays.What's in it for you…Insurance enrollment available from DAY 1Paid time off available from DAY 1Holiday pay available from DAY 1Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinationsProfessional development and promotion opportunitiesMeet with clients to capture catering order specifics, such as menu dishes, dates and times, logistical requirements in regard to tables and chairs to complete event orders.Draft and submit the sales contract to client for review, approval and payment.Report progress of catering sales to Director of Sales & MarketingEnsure operational compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving.Coordinate with banquet and culinary departments with detailed event orders.Property aligned and customer centric creating memorable guest experiencesAbility to listen to the client's vision and bring to life client's eventsAnswer leads and set up site toursSet up detail meetings with clients.Represent the hotel at industry mixers and events.Other duties as assigned.Additional ResponsibilitiesUse the sales system with a high degree of competencyAbility to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.Implements and maintains all policies and procedures.Exercises sounds and accurate judgment with regards to decision making in a timely matter.Prioritizes and plans work effectively and efficiently.Observes and implements all safety and security procedures.Ability to meet deadlines with frequent change delays and unexpected events.Excellent oral and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal and people management skillsHigh computer literacyStrong organizational, supervisory and management skillsMust possess basic ability to analyze bids and understand budgets and create estimatesStay current on all required trainingEducationBachelor’s Degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management or related field;2-3 years of similar sales management capacity and Previous hospitality industry experience preferredMarriott CI/TY and Social Tables experience a plusPhysical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, for an extended time period. The employee will need to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance.Equal Opportunity EmployerDecisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees at Ambassador Chicago are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender expression, veteran status, age, FMLA status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state or local statutesThe Drake Oak Brook, Autograph CollectionHotel with 153 RoomsLose Yourself In History at Our Oak Brook HotelFollow Chicago icons' footsteps and reserve a hotel room at the Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection. A beacon of style and class since the 1960s, our Oak Brook, IL hotel is easily accessible from O’Hare and Midway airports. A sense of grandeur marks your arrival at the hotel as sumptuous furnishings and impressive artwork greet you.After check-in, explore attractions like the Brookfield Zoo or Oak Brook Center shopping—or immerse yourself in the energy of downtown Chicago.Upon your return, relax in luxury hotel accommodations equipped with superb bedding and modern features, followed by a session in the fitness center. Dinner options include the Colonial Room, Coa, and the Polo Lounge.Meeting and wedding guests appreciate our elegant, European-inspired event spaces. Our motto is Ubi Tempus Quietus, or “where time rests.” So travel to a bygone era of refinement while staying at our renowned Oak Brook hotel. #J-18808-Ljbffr