Job Description
Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront, a full-service resort area hotel, is looking for an experienced Catering Sales Manager to ring in the New Year with our talented team! As the Catering Sales Manager, the individual will be responsible for both room revenue and food & beverage services for their designated market(s). The right candidate will be responsible for effectively soliciting and becoming familiar with all accounts in his/her market segments. He/she is also responsible for prospecting and closing on assigned accounts/territories to positively impact hotel revenues, in correspondence with meeting and/or exceeding goals.
Other fundamental duties include, but are not limited to:
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
Previous Sales and Catering experience in hospitality, or a related field, is required.
This will be a full-time, salaried position with excellent benefits available. Long hours are sometimes required.
All applicants are subject to a background check.
Interested and qualified candidates, please reply directly to this ad with your resume for immediate consideration for this exciting career opportunity!
Qualifications
· College course work in related field helpful.
· Experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
· High School diploma or equivalent required.
Additional Information
This will be a full time, salaried position.
We are located at 5700 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach, VA 23451.