Hilton
Senior Catering Sales Manager - Hotel del Coronado, A Curio Collection by Hilton
Hilton, Coronado, California, United States, 92118
The iconic
Hotel del Coronado
is looking for a
Senior Catering Sales Manager
to join the leadership team! Join one of the last surviving wooden Victorian beach resorts in the world after a $400M renovation and expansion, the resort is more stunning than ever. Located on Coronado Island just minutes from Downtown San Diego, this 28-acre property was built in 1888 and has over 750 rooms (to include cottages and villas), 65,000 square feet of banquet space, and 10 food and beverage outlets. This includes 4 restaurants, 2 bars, food truck, marketplace, ice cream shop, and in-room dining. The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications: At least two years of previous hotel sales experience at manager level. Experience in supervision or management of 1-3 people. It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions: Knowledge of the hotel property management systems (Delphi.fdc). Experience selling large, luxury resorts to social and corporate organizations. Relevant degree, in business development or other relevant business field, from an academic institution (CMP, CPCE). What will I be doing? As a Senior Catering Sales Manager, you will be responsible for the development of market segment(s) and solicitation of new customer relationships while maintaining existing relationships with corporate and social accounts while consistently striving to maximize revenue and promote relationships through effective negotiation of services, prices. Specifically, your essential functions will be to perform the following tasks to the highest standards: Responsible for representing the hotel through conducting conferences, making proposals and other external sales presentations to groups and prospective customers to solicit, explain, negotiate and close group and local catering business. Meets daily with and entertains customers, conducts property tours, participates in tradeshows, industry and community events to promote facilities and services and close deals. Has discretion and authority to negotiate contracts and commit company with customers and set establish agreements with vendors. Manages all aspects of the customer relationship including drafting proposals and contracts, responding to customer inquiries, as well as organizing all other arrangements as they relate to social and corporate events such as set-up and execution of social and corporate meetings, meals and special events. Directs and supervises meeting and/or catering logistics to catering and event services managers and other affected departments and team members responsible for event execution. Provides guidance to Catering Managers to help ensure events are executed as planned. Creative design of menus and events to maximize revenue and event experience. Coordinates with Dir. of Catering in formal planning for and execution of significant events at the hotel. What are we looking for? Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values: Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences. Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time. Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities. Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do. Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions. Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline. In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes: Quality Productivity Dependability Customer Focus Adaptability What will it be like to work for Hilton? Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the
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Hotel del Coronado
is looking for a
Senior Catering Sales Manager
to join the leadership team! Join one of the last surviving wooden Victorian beach resorts in the world after a $400M renovation and expansion, the resort is more stunning than ever. Located on Coronado Island just minutes from Downtown San Diego, this 28-acre property was built in 1888 and has over 750 rooms (to include cottages and villas), 65,000 square feet of banquet space, and 10 food and beverage outlets. This includes 4 restaurants, 2 bars, food truck, marketplace, ice cream shop, and in-room dining. The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications: At least two years of previous hotel sales experience at manager level. Experience in supervision or management of 1-3 people. It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions: Knowledge of the hotel property management systems (Delphi.fdc). Experience selling large, luxury resorts to social and corporate organizations. Relevant degree, in business development or other relevant business field, from an academic institution (CMP, CPCE). What will I be doing? As a Senior Catering Sales Manager, you will be responsible for the development of market segment(s) and solicitation of new customer relationships while maintaining existing relationships with corporate and social accounts while consistently striving to maximize revenue and promote relationships through effective negotiation of services, prices. Specifically, your essential functions will be to perform the following tasks to the highest standards: Responsible for representing the hotel through conducting conferences, making proposals and other external sales presentations to groups and prospective customers to solicit, explain, negotiate and close group and local catering business. Meets daily with and entertains customers, conducts property tours, participates in tradeshows, industry and community events to promote facilities and services and close deals. Has discretion and authority to negotiate contracts and commit company with customers and set establish agreements with vendors. Manages all aspects of the customer relationship including drafting proposals and contracts, responding to customer inquiries, as well as organizing all other arrangements as they relate to social and corporate events such as set-up and execution of social and corporate meetings, meals and special events. Directs and supervises meeting and/or catering logistics to catering and event services managers and other affected departments and team members responsible for event execution. Provides guidance to Catering Managers to help ensure events are executed as planned. Creative design of menus and events to maximize revenue and event experience. Coordinates with Dir. of Catering in formal planning for and execution of significant events at the hotel. What are we looking for? Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values: Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences. Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time. Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities. Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do. Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions. Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline. In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes: Quality Productivity Dependability Customer Focus Adaptability What will it be like to work for Hilton? Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the
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