Catering Sales Manager

Situated in the epicenter of Midtown, Loews Atlanta Hotel is walking distance to some of the best attractions in the city. Welcome to Atlanta's Most Vibrant Neighborhood. With spectacular views, beautiful rooms and an ideal location – this property is a modern-age Southern charmer.Who We Are: Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. Together, our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations.Growth and belonging start here; you’ll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every role—from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT—offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.Creating a Team Member experience where you belong no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you is a daily focus for us.What We Offer:This is a bonus eligible positionCompetitive health & wellness benefits, 401(K) & company matchHybrid remote-eligible work policyPaid Sick Days, Vacation, and HolidaysTraining & Development opportunities, career growthTuition ReimbursementEmployee Hotel RatesOther discounts and moreWhat We’re Looking For: Loews Hotels & Co seeks a dynamic Catering Sales Manager with an entrepreneurial spirit. This role is responsible for booking and servicing Catering business in order to meet and exceed revenue goals. The Catering Sales Manager will touch each part of the sales cycle including lead generation and response, growing existing business and prospecting new business, as well as ensuring that contracted events are executed toplanned specifications, providing total guest satisfaction and seeking repeat business.Who You Are:Relationship builder with a dynamic approach to developing connectionsA continually curious forward thinker who loves to find creative solutionsMasterful time managerComfortable with taking the lead in a variety of settingsCollaborator who excels in an exciting, ever-evolving environmentWhat You’ll Be Doing:Promptly reply to incoming leadsActively prospect new Catering business seeking to make connections and generate revenueConduct Site Visits to support in converting businessPlan, coordinate and service all booked Catering eventsWork with the Director of Meetings and Events to implement annual Catering sales strategy, including special promotions to grow specific segments, sales blitzes, etc.Partner with Brand and PR Team to maintain and optimize 3rd party website presenceBlock space effectively in Delphi to maximize potential revenues, following business review and space release policies on propertyPartner with Culinary and F&B Team on customized menu optionsDistribute all necessary documents, including Banquet Event Orders and resumes, to all appropriate hotel departments to facilitate efficient operationsSchedule and coordinates pre-convention and post-convention meetings when requiredDiscuss group’s plans for future events, encouraging rebookingResponsible for soliciting client’s for feedback on Meeting Planner SurveyPartners with Financial Service Center to ensure all aspects of credit and billing process are fulfilledWorks on special projects as assigned by Director of Meetings and EventsAttend all meetings as appropriate: Staff, Department, Resume Review and BEO Meeting, etc.All other duties as assignedYour Experience Includes:Minimum 1 year of experience in sales, event execution, or related catering experience, preferably in the hospitality industryKnowledge of hotel operationsProficient Microsoft Office SuiteDelphi experience preferredMust be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, when neededReports to: Director of Meetings & Events