Turn unforgettable oceanfront moments into exceptional experiences. Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront is seeking a dynamic, motivated, and relationship-driven Catering Sales Manager to join our team. If you love connecting with people, closing business, and bringing memorable events to life, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Located along the beautiful Carolina Beach coastline, our hotel provides a unique setting for weddings, social celebrations, corporate meetings, and special events. As our Catering Sales Manager, you will play a key role in growing catering and event revenue while creating an exceptional experience for every client from the first conversation through the successful execution of their event.

Overview:

The Catering Sales Manager is responsible for selling, planning, and overseeing all events booked at the hotel.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Selling social catering events, servicing accounts, developing, and following up on leads for assigned markets. Negotiates and finalizes contracts and banquet event orders (BEO) by meeting with and/or telephoning clients. Achieves sales goals. Planning and detailing each event booked Oversight of the entire function Anticipates (or reacts to) group problems and provides solutions. Prepares specialized reports, as needed. Keeps abreast of budgeted revenue goals and assists in putting together plans and actions or originates and generates business Ensures that all guest checks, payments, master folios and advanced deposits are submitted to accounting; ensures that any other information, which is necessary and/or helpful for successful catering business, is submitted to appropriate departments. Represents company at trade association meetings to promote property. Communicates directly with Executive Chef, Banquets, and Conference Services regarding all changes to set-up and final counts. Belongs to associations that influence and aid in continuing education and securing future business.

Education and Experience:

Must have a high school diploma or GED plus two (2) to five (5) years of experience in hotel and/or conference center sales and have extensive knowledge and able to coordinate wedding ceremonies and receptions; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the above knowledge, skills, and abilities. Bachelors degree preferred. Must have ability to effectively and efficiently utilize a variety of computer programs, i.e., Word, Excel, MICROS, property management system, etc. Crestline Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or disability status.

Brand:

Courtyard by

Marriott Address:

100 Charlotte Avenue Carolina Beach, NC - 28428

Property Description:

Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront Property Number:

104