Catering Sales Manager

About Us: At Pyramid Global Hospitality, people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, growth, development, and wellbeing. Our commitment to a People First culture is reflected in our approach to employee development, employee benefits and our dedication to building meaningful relationships. Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a range of employment benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, as well as unique perks such as on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays. In addition, Pyramid Global Hospitality is committed to providing ongoing training and development opportunities to help our people build the skills and knowledge they need to advance their careers. Whether you are just starting out in the hospitality industry or are a seasoned professional, Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and fosters success, in over 230 properties worldwide. Join their team and experience the benefits of working for a company that values its employees and is committed to creating exceptional guest experiences. Check out this video for more information on our great company! Location Description: Come be a part of something bigger! Benchmark | Pyramid is a strong believer in offering our employees Work-Life Effectiveness through, practices, policies, and programs to help our employees achieve success at both work and home. Here are just some of the great benefits we offer:

• Full Time employees have access to Medical and Dental insurance to fit your needs
• Benchmark University (You can grow both personally and professionally through on-line webinars and self-study courses)
• 401K match (Let us help you build your financial future)
• Companywide Hotel Room Discounts (Who doesn’t love to get away)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program (We are here to support you)
• Employee family events (bring the kids!)
• Partnerships and discounts with major retailers such as AT&T, Verizon and Dish to name a few
• Many more, please inquire for more details Skamania Lodge is a place where you see the world a bit differently. Where you can slow down to fuel your soul in one of the most iconic and dramatic landscapes on earth. A place to unleash your inner adrenaline junkie or embrace your spirit animal. Skamania proudly features 23 state-of-the-art meeting rooms with over 22,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, including exhibit and banquet facilities. Our flexible meeting space ranges in size from 250 square feet for intimate gatherings to 7,000 square feet, accommodating food and beverage functions for up to 500 people. With an additional 175 acres of outdoor adventures waiting, there is no better place to lead the sales efforts. Overview:

Qualifications:

• Solicit new and existing accounts from assigned market segments (wedding, holiday parties, etc) to meet budgeted revenue and individual production goals.
• Responds requests for proposals in a detailed, timely and professional manner.
• Preparation and execution of detailed Catering Sales agreements (contracts)Conducts business development through the facilitation of site visits, outside sales calls, attending trade shows, email, and telephone prospecting, etc
• Completes follow up correspondence to clients and vendors as needed.Maintains existing relationships with hotel’s preferred vendors.
• Maintains detailed record of communication with customers through hotel’s CMS system.
• Facilitates the pre-scheduling of advanced deposits listed in the sales agreement.Interface with other departments positively assisting as required
• Attending Daily Business Review meeting as well as other departmental meetings as requested.
• Performs other reasonable tasks as assigned by immediate supervisor, Director, or other members of the hotel’s Senior Leadership team.

• This position requires a minimum formal education of a high school diploma or equivalent.

• A minimum of three years job-related experience
• Complete working knowledge of MS office
• Familiarity with Delphi preferred.
• Interpersonal skills to work with a wide variety of people each day, build relationships and network.
• Confidence and strong self-assuredness to succeed in directing customers.
• Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
• Openness to feedback
• Requires knowledge of hotel operations.
• Requires knowledge of wedding standards, trends and traditions.
• Requires basic food knowledge and a desire to grow that knowledge.
• Requires knowledge of specialized or technical field or a thorough knowledge of the practices and techniques of a professional field.
• May require knowledge of policies and procedures, and the ability to determine a course of action based on these guidelines.

Compensation Range: The compensation for this position is $26.44/Hr. - $28.84/Hr. based on qualifications and experience.