Catering Sales Manager (Corporate) - voco Orchard Singapore

FINANCIAL RETURNS

• Manage banquets / events functions to achieve the optimum departmental revenue targets
• Follow up on potential sales leads
• Design and plan meeting and function packages to maxamise the conversions and profitability for the hotel.
• Negotiate and review events packages offered to clients
• Represent the hotel in sales blitz, roadshows and events as required
• Produce monthly sales-related reports and sales forecasts for assigned area of responsibility.
• Prepare contracts for confirmed events
• Be updated current meeting and function trends and competitive packages in the market
   

PEOPLE

• Work closely with Banquet and other departments to facilitate services agreed upon and to ensure the overall success of the event
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• Establish strong working relationship with the events organiser and planner and maintain accurate and updated information about their needs for their function
• Maintain a confident and professional approach when interacting with clients and suppliers
   

GUEST EXPERIENCE

• Promote guest satisfaction and encourage referrals
• Handle feedback and resolve complaints from guests
• Maintain client files and update information daily in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures.
• Follow up with clients regularly during and after departure to ensure satisfaction
• Be a “Trusted Advisor” for the meeting or event organiser
   

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS

• Monitor and handle inquiry calls and provide client proposals in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures.
• Prepare event orders, proposals, confirmation and other agreements
• Perform other duties as assigned
   

What we need from you

• Possess at least a Diploma in Marketing/Tourism/Hospitality Management/Travel or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years catering sales experience required, preferably in a hotel.
• Suitable candidates with lesser experience will be considered for the Assistant Manager position.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office
• Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks
   

What we offer

We’ll reward all your hard work with a great salary and benefits – great room discount and superb training.

Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care: that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve - visit www.http://careers.ihg.com to find out more about us.

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