Schulte Hospitality Group, a fast-growing, national hotel management company with a diverse portfolio of 150+ hotels is seeking an energetic and team-oriented Event Sales Manager. If you are a motivated individual who has a passion for the hospitality industry and who embraces integrity, service, grit, respect, empowerment, ambition and teamwork - all of the core values that cultivate our winning culture of success, then we are interested in you!

“At Schulte Hospitality we believe our greatest asset as well as the key to our success, is our people. From our corporate office, to our property managers, to our housekeeping staffs, we believe that each of us needs a sense of dignity, pride and satisfaction in what we do.”

- Darryl Schulte Sr.

Position Responsibilities

Responsible for learning the hotel brand and strategy

Drive customer loyalty in order to grow share of the account by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience

Identifies and solicits new accounts from telemarketing, appointments, site tours, cold calls, and inquiries via email, phone, and in person interactions

Provides advice to clients on all aspects of hotel facilities and services when proposing and contacting groups and events

Establishes client base of organizations, associations, and corporate businesses through direct sales efforts to secure business for the hotel

Negotiates food and beverage, function space, room rates, and hotel services that meet or exceed hotel revenue goals

Achieve all predetermined sales goals for revenue and sales activity

Negotiate contracts according to company standards

Ensure all pertinent aspects of solicitation, closing, and customer communications are complete and documented

Accurately record all bookings or lost business for hotel

Conducts tours of the hotel and banquet facilities; entertains qualified potential clients in accordance with company and property policies and procedures

Provide prompt and accurate responses to all client requests for proposals and information

Consistently meet or exceed sales goals including predetermined revenue and sales activity

Assist the client in menu planning, coordinate food, beverage, table arrangements, and decorations ensuring clients details are executed

Monitors local competitors and compares their operation with his/her operation

Ensure all pertinent aspects of solicitation, closing, and customer communications are complete and documented and maintain existing accounts with active trace/follow up system

Completes daily/weekly/monthly reports as directed by the DOS/GM

Participate in Quarterly/Annual Business and Marketing Plans, assist with budget process

Provide prompt and accurate responses to all client requests for proposals and information

Perform various other duties as assigned to meet business objectives

Education And Experience

Minimum of High School education, post-high school education preferred

Minimum of three (3) years in hotel or conference Catering/Sales

Minimum of three (3) years in Full-Service Hotels

Experience with CI/TY

Social Tables

Previous banquet and events management experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Excellent listening and problem-solving skills

Ability to exceed expectations of guests and team members

Negotiating Skills

Strong computer skills

Must have flexible work hours that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays

About Us

Schulte Companies is a family of businesses that develop, manage, and invest in real estate, with a focus on hospitality, restaurant, office, and retail. Founded in 1999 as Schulte Hospitality Group, the company quickly grew to encompass all aspects of hotel management, development and financing. Schulte Hospitality Group is a professional hotel management and development company managing over 150+ hotels in 32 states under brands from Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Hyatt, and Graduate Hotels, as well as several independent, lifestyle, and boutique properties. Schulte Design + Construction provides dedicated focus and quality craftsmanship to the organization's construction, renovation and design needs. Schulte Restaurant Group manages the company's retail and restaurant outlets. SRG is also the owner and operator of the largest Hot Chicken brand in the country: Joella's Hot Chicken. Headquartered in Louisville, KY, Schulte Companies has 200 corporate employees and over 8,000 associates across the country.

*Schulte Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Acknowledgement

I have read and understand the position description information and hereby state that I can perform the essential job functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Management determines accommodations following requests for reasonable accommodations

Hotel Colee, Atlanta Buckhead, Autograph Collection

DISCOVER OUR STYLISH AND VIBRANT HOTEL IN BUCKHEAD, ATLANTA

Hotel Colee, Atlanta Buckhead, Autograph Collection is the feather in the cap of Buckhead, GA. Our pet-friendly boutique hotel sparkles with confidence, style, and a true sense of occasion. From the moment you walk into our hotel lobby, you feel it. There's always something happening here, from morning coffee to evening cocktails to speakers series. Plans are hatched, deals struck, romances kindled and legends unfold in one of Atlanta's most prestigious neighborhoods. So, check into your hotel room, kick back, and live it up. Take a dip in our rooftop infinity pool from the hotel in Buckhead, GA, or work up a sweat in our 24-hour fitness center. When you need an excuse to dress your best and paint the town any color you like, ride our glass elevator up to Rose and Rye, our rooftop bar, set against the glittering backdrop of the Atlanta skyline. Whether you're in Buckhead for the night or making a weekend of it near Brookhaven, this is where GA shows up and swagger hangs its hat.

Address	3377 Peachtree Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30326
Property Type	Hotel
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