Catering Sales & Event Manager

Hilton Hotels

Saint Louis, MO

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

BeOS Operating System, Catering Services, Customer Relations, Event Management, Food and Beverage Industry, Health Plan, Literacy, Logistics Management, Market Segmentation, Organizational Skills, Request for Proposals (RFP), Sales, Sales Prospecting

LOCATION

Saint Louis, MO

POSTED

2 days ago

Catering Sales & Event Manager

As a Catering Sales & Event Manager, you'll lead the planning and execution of catered events, working closely with clients to ensure every detail exceeds expectations. From managing event logistics to coordinating with culinary and banquet teams, you'll deliver seamless experiences that drive guest satisfaction and revenue. This role is ideal for an organized, customer-focused professional with a passion for hospitality and event management.
Key Responsibilities

You will build excellent relationships with clients, third parties, and community organizations in order to generate catering business for the hotel.
Your daily tasks will include prospecting for new business, responding to incoming RFPs and inquiries, executing contracts and BEOs, and communicating client expectations to the hotel team.
Your boss is the Director of Sales [Director of Catering].
A job in catering is a great way to learn about the entire hotel. This position can set you up for a progressive career in the sales discipline, including moving into group sales and learning about new market segments. It could also lead to a path in food and beverage and hotel operations.

Education & Experience

Hotel experience is always a plus! Applicants should have

A college degree or two years of hotel experience
Previous experience in a similar or related position

Additional consideration will be given to applicants who have completed special certifications
What You'll Need to Succeed

Eligible to work in the United States
Sufficient education and/or literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required-with or without reasonable accommodations
Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed
A warm, professional demeanor that reflects HVMG's Culture of Excellence by showing a warm smile, friendly personality, and positive attitude.

This position may require a varied schedule, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Please share your scheduling needs.

Why Our Associates Love HVMG

Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio
Flexible scheduling
Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
Full healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision
401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period
Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts

About HVMG

Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field."

We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

About the Company

Hilton Hotels

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