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Property Name:
The Cornhusker Hotel
Job Title: 
Catering Sales Manager
Location: 
Nebraska-Lincoln
Company Name: 
City: 
Lincoln
Work Permit?: 
text
Management  Position?: 
No
Salary: 
 
Bonus Pay: 
Yes
Accommodation: 
No
Address: 
333 S. 13th Street
Fax: 
 
Phone: 
402-474-7474
 

Marcus Hotels and Resorts is an exciting and growing organization that has gained the utmost respect of the traveling public and local community because of the quality of service offered by our associates. In becoming a part of our associate team, you can take particular pride in knowing that you are an associate with one of the finest hotel and resort organizations in America.

Marcus Philosophy

We take great pride in our dedicated management teams and associates and will continue to develop their potential and skills at all levels within our organization.

We believe in rewarding outstanding performance and in promoting from within to develop a culture of high expectation and achievements, as well as a solid base of highly qualified associates.
We will remain a quality-minded corporation, dedicated to upholding our corporate slogan People Pleasing People. ...

Come be a part of a dynamic and fast-growing organization!

Consider joining our Marcus Hotels and Resorts Collection, The Cornhusker Hotel. This property is a true icon of Midwest hospitality where old-world charm meets modern convenience. Seeking talented individuals who thrive on providing quality, value and exceptional customer service, setting us apart as the standard of luxury for downtown Lincoln hotels, and as a Marriott property beginning 12.12.12.

Discover the countless features that have made us a premier choice for Employment as Lincolns finest for more than 75 years.Be part of the EXCITEMENT!!

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

This role is responsible for cultivating potential new accounts for all markets with a strong focus on weddings and other social occasions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to increase the number and size of events hosted at the property while maintaining relationships with repeat customers through telephone, e-mail and face to face communication.

The primary focus of this role within the department will be to focus on closing deals.  While this manager will do some detailing most of that will be delegated to others to allow for optimum sales production and client care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Travel to meet with or call individual corporate clients by telephone to solicit annual and weeknight business.
  2. Meet and greet clients, conduct property tours and promote facilities and services.  Answer customer inquiries.
  3. Develop client menus, write contracts and letters, as well as organize other arrangements as they relate to social and corporate events.
  4. Supervise and attend the overall set up and implementation of events and meetings.  Communicate with relevant departments to ensure proper servicing of accounts.
  5. Prepare and present weekly and monthly sales reports.
  6. Regular attendance at all catering meetings and attendance when required at Food and Beverage Meetings and Department Head meetings.
  7. Attend various community, social and business events.
  8. Intimately know our competitive set.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

  1. Minimum of three years sales/catering experience for a full-service hotel.
  2. Strong communication skills
  3. Strong organizational skills
  4. Excellent time management
  5. Knowledge of Food and Beverage
  6. Ability to work varied shifts-weekends
  7. Must be self-starter
  8. Excellent phone etiquette
  9. Must be a team player
  10. Excellent customer service skills
  11. Great preference will be given to local candidates.
  12. A degree in hotel and restaurant management /hospitality/event planning or
  13. comparable field of study is preferred but not required.

EOE / M / F / D / V
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