Job Information
Sage Hospitality Group Area Catering Sales Manager in Denver, Colorado
Why us?
Position salary range: $60,000 to $70,000 annually
Job Close Date: June 15th 2024 or until filled
Found at the intersection of timeless elegance and modern luxury, The Oxford Hotel stands today as an iconic Denver landmark, rooted in its unique history and groundbreaking beginnings of 1891.
Our personality and sense of charm— which we’ve been curating for more than 100 years —gives us an easy confidence that allows us to comfortably stand out from the crowd.
More than a hotel in Denver, The Crawford Hotel is the best place to meet, shop, eat, drink, stay, and work — right above Denver Union Station.Join our team and play a part in illuminating history .
Inside this iconic building, memories are made and inspiration blooms . Our team delights in the details, encouraging adventure, and exhibiting magnetic hospitality in every interaction.
Make your mark at the quintessential spots in Denver, true landmark locations. We are loaded with benefits, a team-centric culture, and opportunities to grow your career. Work where you belong.
A Rewarding Experience:
Eligible for quarterly sales bonus
Complementary RTD EcoPass
Medical, dental, & vision insurance
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Company-paid short-term disability
Unlimited paid time off
Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
Employee assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement
Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.
Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.
Job Overview
Solicit, capture, plan and coordinate small meetings with 10 rooms or less, social and catering only functions, while maximizing the banquet space to meet and ideally exceed catering revenue goals. Position is responsible for finalizing catering only business. Recommends program and procedural changes.
Responsibilities
Solicit, negotiate and book new and repeat business through efforts (outside sales calls, telemarketing, mailings, networking, etc.) while maximizing banquet space to meet/exceed revenue goals.
Execute a territorial marketing strategy to capture the maximum amount of revenue and meet and ideally exceed sales goals.
Plan, upsell and detail the meeting/function with the client including: space requirements, times, equipment, menus, themes/decorations, etc.
Complete the contracts, prepare the appropriate paperwork, including banquet event orders, coordinate with the appropriate areas in the hotel and resolve any issues, complaints and problems to ensure a quality product delivery and customer satisfaction.
Prepare status and period end reports.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of corporate and hotel procedures, products and competition, including their strengths and weaknesses, to continually improve sales strategies and achieve goals.
Professional and positive communication to both guests and fellow associates.
Qualifications
Education/Formal Training
More than two years of post -high school education
Experience
Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).
Knowledge/Skills
Requires thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures of the catering, food and beverage, menu development and pricing.
Requires knowledge of the hotel's policies and procedures and the ability to determine course of action based on these guidelines.
Requires ability to investigate and analyze current activities and/or information involving readily available data and indicating logical conclusions and recommendations.
Must possess communication skills in terms of the ability to negotiate, convince, sell and influence professionals and/or hotel guests.
Ability to drive to outside sales calls.
Excellent comprehension and literacy required to develop marketing plan, create menus and programs, etc.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Excellent hearing required for verbal interaction with guests and associates.
Excellent vision required for viewing set-ups.
Excellent speech communication skills required for verbal interaction with guests and associates.
Lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying - tables, chairs, boxes (50 lb. maximum) occasionally.
Bending/kneeling - taping down cords, skirting tables, picking up floor after function, occasionally.
Mobility - ability to service clients on a moments notice, variable distances. Continuous standing - function observation, client site inspections (one hour minimum to four hours maximum). Climbing - up to 55 steps, 3-5% of 10 hours.
Driving - distance varies for sales calls (approximately 20%).
Environment
Work inside 70% of 10 hour day; outside 30% of 10 hour day.
ID: 2024-23157
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Property : The Oxford Hotel
Outlet: Hotel
Category: Catering & Events
Min: USD $60,000.00/Yr.
Max: USD $70,000.00/Yr.
Address : 1600 17th St
City : Denver
State : Colorado
EOE Protected Veterans/Disability