Senior Catering Sales Manager - Fort Lauderdale Marriott North

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The Senior Group Sales & Catering Manager plays a crucial role in driving sales by expertly managing group sales accounts and skillfully balancing client needs with business objectives to ensure both satisfaction and profitability. This position demands a candidate with a proven track record in sales within the hotel industry, coupled with a comprehensive understanding of the sales process and its significance in a hospitality environment.

 

Job Responsibilities but not limited:

• Preparing and presenting effective proposals, maintaining well-organized documentation and reports, utilizing Marriott Sales systems, including CI/TY and brand resources. 
• Coordinating customer service requirements as appropriate.
• Implementing innovative sales strategies, fostering strong relationships with clients, and expertly negotiating and finalizing contracts.
• Selling guest rooms, meeting space, and other services to customer groups, managing accounts, managing site inspections, soliciting, and generating business
• Preparing and presenting effective proposals, maintaining well-organized documentation and reports, utilizing Sales systems, and coordinating customer service requirements as appropriate
• Identify new business opportunities and areas for growth.
• Monitor sales performance, analyze sales data, and prepare reports for senior management.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure a cohesive approach to market expansion and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven sales experience in the hospitality industry, with a focus on diverse market segments.
• Strong negotiation skills and an established track record in strategic sales planning and execution.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and networking abilities.
• Proficient in CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Capacity to adapt to flexible working hours.