Social Catering Sales Manager

Full-Time

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Join the team at The Westin Crystal City at Regan National Airport as a Social Catering Sales Manager. As the Social Catering Sales Manager, you will drive revenue through strategic sales initiatives, with a focus on social, wedding and events sales. The ideal candidate will have a passion for hospitality and a deep understanding of diverse cultural needs and preferences. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Solicit, book and service a variety of events, from weddings to corporate and social gatherings, while ensuring exceptional service and a strong presence in the catering events market.
• Achieve budgeted revenues and personal sales goals. Assist the Director of Sales and Marketing in the preparation of the annual budget and financial plans.
• Provide guest sleeping room accommodation information as needed for groups with less than 10 sleeping rooms per night.
• Arrange and conduct special events, presentations and site inspections for potential clients. Entertain clients in accordance with established company and hotel policies and guidelines.
• Communicate regularly with key wedding planners, social contacts, and other industry support to continually promote the property. 
• Conduct post-event evaluations to determine how future events could be improved.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and competitor activities. Identify new business opportunities and innovative ways to enhance our offerings.
• Maintain a professional image at all times through appearance and dress. Responds quickly to guest requests in a friendly manner, and follows up to ensure guest satisfaction
• Other duties as assigned

Education

Experience

Additional Requirement:

• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends.
• Requires standing for extended periods,  walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. 

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