Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Vinakom, Inc.. The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including the selection and hiring process. If you accept a position at this hotel you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for soliciting new catering accounts, entertaining and maintaining relationships with existing accounts to meet and/or exceed food and beverage revenue goals. Oversee client functions to ensure customer satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops and solicits intimate banquets, Wedding Blocks & Other Social Sales Business.
• Forecasts wedding sales and defines marketing objectives for the market.
• Responds to inquiries and leads for all social events within 24-48 hours.
• Produces proposals and negotiates contracts. All contracts reviewed and approved by the General
• Manager. After contract is signed, engage with the client detailing entire event.
• Required to create Banquet Event Orders & Resumes for each event.
• Generate variety of reports, including weekly forecast reports, weekly activity report, and monthly wedding/events production.
• Hosts site inspections with potential clients.
• Attends/Participate/Host events and trade shows
• Handles special projects assigned by the General Manager
• Develop and maintain rapport with key community contacts & vendors to ensure a visible presence in the community.
• Responsible for detailing of all events.
• Works with clients to determine specific needs and designs a program to fit the requirements outlined by the client.
• Review and finalize billing.

Be a leader and a role model to all employees.

AVAILABILITY

This company operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day. At times it may be necessary to move you from your accustomed workday, to include Holidays, or time of work if business or task assignments demand. In addition, it should be understood that business needs determine the amount of hours that you work.

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Most tasks are performed independently or in a team environment with the employee acting as a team leader.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of hotels and competitive markets.
• Ensure that guest satisfaction is consistently obtained and maintained.
• Ability to make decisions with only general policies and procedures available for guidance.

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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