Catering Sales Manager - Immediate Start

We are looking for an energetic Catering Sales Manager to join our stellar team at Omni Hotels & resorts in Atlanta, GA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Catering Sales Manager is an incredible opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in leadership, decision-making and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Catering Sales Manager at Omni Hotels & resorts today!

 

Serving as a cornerstone of northern Atlanta’s newest mixed-used community, the Omni Hotel at The Battery Atlanta is the official hotel of the Atlanta Braves and located within steps of SunTrust Park as well as premier office space, the Coca-Cola Roxy music venue and a variety of shopping and dining.

 

Our luxury hotel features 16 floors with 264 rooms including 28 suites, over 20,000 square feet of meeting space and can accommodate business travelers, families on vacation and everyone in-between. Redefining "live, work, play," we are a proud "play, work, stay" destination and seek to provide an unforgettable experience enhanced by our hotel's elevated pool deck in addition to our Lobby Bar and hotel restaurant.

• Solicitation of direct-selling in the local, Corporate Catering market.
• Event planning and detailing for booked events
• Maximize Catering revenues wherever possible and minimize erosion of check averages from price-sensitive groups. Communication of function-arrangement to all responsible hotel departments.
• Communication with clients prior to events to initiate, negotiate, and close contracts for all catered functions.
• Creation of profitable menus and distribution of client expectations to Food & Beverage Departments.
• Coordinate Catering support services (flowers, entertainment, decoration, A/V, etc.) to provide complete client satisfaction.
• Physically double-check all function arrangements against specifications of client. Correct where necessary.
• Client contract and effective communication to ensure repeat bookings.
• Update and increase client prospects through active prospecting
• Maximize revenues for the hotel through up-selling techniques.
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Caterin and Convention Services.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• College degree preferred. 
• Minimum of 1 year hotel sales/catering experience and/or successful completion of Omni LID program. 
• Knowledge of the operations of the hotel industry. 
• Dynamic, enthusiastic, creative leader who thrives under pressure and is able to perform multiple functions and troubleshoot when needed. 
• Command of the English language both written and verbal, with the ability to demonstrate warmth and empathy when engaging with others. 
• Must have proven selling, negotiating and presentation skills. 
• Requires knowledge of advanced sales techniques. 
• Highly developed customer service skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, and Outlook. Delphi experience preferred. 
• The ability to delegate, effectively train and coach 
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links:  EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the  OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to  View email address on externalmanager-omnihotels.icims.com .

Benefits of working as a Catering Sales Manager in Atlanta, GA:

● Company offers great benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Attractive package