Catering Sales Professional

5 days ago


Houston, Texas, United States Marriott Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Catering Sales Executive to join our team at Marriott Marquis Houston. As a key member of our sales team, you will be responsible for handling social and local corporate catering opportunities, managing sales efforts, and driving revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities
  • Handles social and local corporate catering opportunities that are above the parameters of the Group Sales teams within the Sales Office and come directly to the property (e.g., 150 covers and above).
  • Manages the sales efforts for the property including local corporate and social catering.
  • Responds to incoming catering opportunities for the hotel. Identifies, qualifies and solicits new catering business to achieve personal and property revenue goals.
  • Uses negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business and negotiate contracts.
  • Works with the management team to create and implement a catering sales plan addressing revenue, customers and market.
  • Designs, develops and sells creative catered events.
  • Maximizes revenue by up-selling packages and creative food and beverage.
  • Manages catering sales revenue and operation budgets, and provides forecasting reports.
  • Develops menus that drive sales.
  • Assists with selling, implementation and follow-through of catering promotions.
  • Executes and supports Marriott's Customer Service Standards and property's Brand Standards.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the sales and marketing, guest services, front desk, or related professional.
  • 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; no work experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Catering sales experience.
Benefits

Marriott offers a competitive salary, bonus program, comprehensive health care benefits, 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match, employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount, accrued paid time off (including sick leave where applicable), life insurance, group disability insurance, travel discounts, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, health savings account (except for positions based out of or performed in Hawaii), flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, pre-tax commuter benefits, and other life and work wellness benefits.

Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.



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