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Spire SeaTac Management LLC Catering Sales Manager in SeaTac, Washington
Description Just a few turns from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, The Seattle Airport Marriott Hotel offers complimentary on-site employee parking, daily employee meals, and comprehensive benefits. With great F&B outlets and over 23,000 square feet of event space, ideal for meetings and special occasions near Sea-Tac, this hotel is constantly performing and attracting high business volumes. Come join our team! Catering Sales Manager - Responsible for soliciting new accounts, entertaining and maintaining relationships with existing accounts. Compensation: Salary $68,000 USD Responsibilities and Duties: * Travel to meet with or call individual corporate clients by telephone to solicit annual and weeknight business. * Meet and greet clients, conduct property tours, and promote facilities and services. Answers customer inquiries. * Develop client menus, write contracts and letters, as well as organize all other arrangements as they relate to social and corporate events. * Supervise and attend the overall set up and implementation of events and meetings. Communicate with relevant departments to ensure proper servicing of accounts. * Prepare and present weekly and monthly Catering/Sales reports. Specific Job Knowledge and Skills: 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 skills and abilities. Must have extensive knowledge of Food and Beverage etiquette, guest relations and service standards. Ability to read, write and speak fluently to interact with clients. Ability to analyze client needs and negotiate pricing. Basic mathematical skills to complete reports and points of sale. Ability to work under time pressures and extensive hours. Interpersonal skills to provide overall guest satisfaction. Other Expectations: Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Employees with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of hotel facilities. Employees who violate Hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Supportive Functions: In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the hotel. Audit client checks to ensure accuracy. Supervise clerical staff in distribution of written materials. Type contracts, menus, letters and reports. Qualifications: Education: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Experience: Experience in Food and Beverage required. Licenses or certificates: None Grooming: All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available). Other: Additional language ability preferred. We offer a comprehensive full-time benefits package consisting of EARLY PAY OR EARNED WAGE ACCESS get paid be