Conference Sales Manager

16 hours ago

San Juan de Terranova, Terranova y Labrador, Canada RoomsRelay Full-time $55,000 - $82,000 Contract
  • - Proactively solicit and qualify new and existing business through sales calls, trade shows, promotions and inbound inquiries to achieve personal and hotel revenue goals
  • - Manage client relationships by drafting proposals and contracts, responding to inquiries, and organizing all event arrangements from setup to execution
  • - Develop new client partnerships while nurturing existing relationships (evenings and weekends as required)
  • - Communicate with clients to ensure all event details are accurate, complete and on time, using sound judgment to balance client satisfaction and hotel profitability
  • - Conduct site inspections and maintain expert knowledge of all meeting and function spaces
  • - Ensure events run seamlessly by following established procedures and collaborating closely with other departments
  • - Prepare and distribute accurate, timely Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) with all required information
  • - Direct meeting and catering logistics across all departments and team members responsible for event execution
  • - Communicate all special needs and requests to the responsible team members to ensure every requirement is met
  • - Resolve client concerns related to pricing, menus, banquet facilities and seating arrangements
  • - Identify operational challenges early and work with the client and team to develop solutions
  • - Keep the sales and catering system current with event details and client communication
  • - Ensure billing accuracy by reviewing bills with clients before final processing
  • - Follow up after every event to confirm guest satisfaction and build repeat business
  • - Respond to and resolve guest concerns and complaints
  • - Attend in-house meetings and complete administrative duties as required

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

  • - 4 to 5 years of catering sales, sales or event planning experience in a hotel environment
  • - Post-secondary diploma or degree in hotel or hospitality management or event planning
  • - Strong understanding of food and menu creation
  • - Proven sales, negotiation, closing and upselling skills
  • - Customer service-oriented, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • - Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • - Available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends