Wedding and Social Sales Manager

Wedding and Social Sales Specialist:


Holiday Inn Morgantown is a 188-room full service hotel, suburban property located off exit 298 of PA Turnpike in Morgantown, PA. Property is equidistant from downtown Harrisburg and Philadelphia and a 25 minute drive from Lancaster

This Sales Manager is responsible for wedding sales, finalizing group business while maximizing the banquet space to meet/exceed sales goals. As Catering Sales Manager, one solicits, negotiates and books new/repeat business via outside sales calls, telemarketing, mailings, networking, etc. Requirements of the position include: a thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures of the catering, food & beverage and hospitality professions; effective communication skills, and the ability to negotiate, influence and sell professionals and/or prospective hotel guests.

Ideal candidate will possess the following:

*Excellent organization skills
* Knowledge of hotel structure and how all departments interact.
* Basic mathematical, calculator and computer skills to prepare cost proposals.
* Ability to effectively communicate with customers in a friendly and positive manner, in order to solicit business, meet client needs and resolve complaints.
* Ability to move throughout the hotel to conduct site inspections
* Ability to comprehend, speaks, and writes English to ascertain and respond to client needs.
* High School Diploma
* Delphi Experience a Plus!
* Ability to handle multiple projects. Previous office administration background. Working knowledge of Mircrosoft Word and Excel.
Exceptional people and organizational skills required

1 year hotel sales or catering sales admin experience required