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Form of workAre you looking to begin your career in events and catering? We are looking for an energetic, outgoing, and star team player for our Catering Coordinator position! Fun & fast-paced work environment - Apply NOW!
Perks
Chartwell Hospitality Benefits, Marriott Associate Travel Benefits, Employee Referral Bonus, 401k with match, Tuition Assistance and more!
We are seeking an energetic and outgoing individual to join the Chartwell Hospitality team at the Franklin Marriott as a Catering Coordinator. This is an entry position supporting the efforts of the Director of Catering and Catering Sales Manager.
The job duties include but are not limited to:
- Answering calls, qualifying and selling our hotel's facilities and services to inquiries and sales leads
- Generating proposals and agreements for group and meeting room events
- Maintaining communication with clients from the beginning to end of their event, to ensure their satisfaction
- Conducting hotel tours and site inspections for prospective clients
- Documenting sales activities in CI/TY
- Ensures that he/she adheres to all catering/sales administrative processes that are in place including preparation and submission of reports or internal communications and meets deadlines.
- Builds strong relationships and loyalty with clients/groups and maintains professional integrity.
Other tasks assigned by the DOC, DOS and GM
This position is primarily Monday through Friday during normal business hours; however, you must be flexible and available to work occasional evening and/or weekend hours as needed to accommodate client's schedules and attend networking and industry events.
Success in this position could lead to advancement opportunities within Chartwell Hospitality.
- Hotel experience is preferred, but not required
- Previous front desk, reservations or sales office experience is a plus
- Clear, concise written and oral communication skills
- Must be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced working environment
- Must be extremely organized and detail-oriented
- Ability to effectively multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
- Proficient with computers including MS Word and MS Excel
- Ability to learn to use new computer systems and programs
