Catering Sales Manager

Are you a highly motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for the hospitality industry? Look no further! Holiday Inn Hotels is seeking a dynamic Catering Sales Manager to join our team. As the Catering Sales Manager, you will be responsible for driving sales and revenue for our hotel's catering services. With your exceptional communication and negotiation skills, you will build and maintain relationships with clients to ensure their events are a success. To excel in this role, you must have previous sales experience, a strong understanding of catering operations, and a customer-centric mindset. If you are ready for a challenging and rewarding career, we want to hear from you!

1. Develop and implement effective sales strategies to drive revenue and increase sales for the hotel's catering services.
2. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to understand their needs and provide personalized solutions for their events.
3. Conduct sales calls, site visits, and presentations to potential clients to showcase the hotel's catering services and facilities.
4. Collaborate with the hotel's culinary and event planning teams to ensure seamless execution of events and a high level of customer satisfaction.
5. Monitor industry trends and competition to identify new business opportunities and stay ahead of market changes.
6. Prepare and present sales reports and forecasts to senior management to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
7. Negotiate contracts and pricing with clients to ensure profitability and competitiveness.
8. Coordinate with other hotel departments to ensure all event details are communicated and executed flawlessly.
9. Attend trade shows, networking events, and industry conferences to promote the hotel's catering services and expand the client base.
10. Maintain detailed records of all sales activities and client interactions in the hotel's CRM system.
11. Provide exceptional customer service and promptly address any client concerns or issues to maintain a positive reputation for the hotel.
12. Train and mentor junior catering sales team members to ensure their success and development within the company.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Catering Sales Manager in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India is between ₹ 6,00,000 to ₹ 10,00,000 per year. This range can vary depending on factors such as the size and type of catering business, location, experience level, and qualifications of the individual. Additionally, bonuses and commission may also be offered on top of the base salary.

Holiday Inn is a British-owned American brand of hotels, and a subsidiary of InterContinental Hotels Group.