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The Marriott Washington Wardman Park located at 2660 Woodley Road NW, is currently hiring for a SENIOR CATERING SALES EXECUTIVE   (Job #130003HB)

 

Summary:

The Senior Catering Sales Executive is responsible for handling more complex social and local corporate catering opportunities that are above sales office parameters (i.e., 150 covers). The position may also provide day to day supervision to catering sales associates that are on-property. The incumbent is responsible for contracting and closing local catering and social business and ensure that business is turned over properly and in a timely fashion for quality service delivery. The position is responsible for achieving catering revenue goals by actively up-selling each business opportunity to maximize revenue. The incumbent implements the brand's service strategy and applicable brand initiatives in all aspects of the sales process and drives customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

 

Education and Experience Required:
* High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the sales and marketing, guest services, front desk, or related professional area.

OR
* 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.

 

Preferred:
* Catering sales experience.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

The Senior Catering Sales Executive has overall responsibility for achieving and/or exceeding the hotel catering sales revenue goals. Overall, the position is accountable for the following:

 

Sales and...