Catering Sales Manager

Catering Sales Manager The Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Downtown Union Station is currently seeking an enthusiastic Catering Sales Manager. This position will focus on building solid relationships with existing accounts and using creativity to proactively pursue new accounts for the hotel. This individual will be responsible for selling and utilizing the meeting and banquet space in the most profitable way while achieving targeted revenue goals, executing sales strategies, conducting outside sales calls, cold calls and site inspections. Job Requirements: Proactively sell meeting and banquet space with 10 room nights or less, through active soliciting, sales calls (outside and phone calls), and proper follow up Maintain and grow existing accounts Responsible for sales strategy for the assigned market, completing action plans each quarter Professional & effective proposals, bids & personal presentation skills Ability to generate top line revenue to exceed budget expectations Creative, enthusiastic, well-organized, goal-oriented Work independently, as well as part of a team Attend all weekly and monthly meetings, BEO, Resume, Sales meetings Assist Director of Catering / Director of Sales with special projects as needed Benefits Incentive Plan Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options Company Paid Life Insurance Company Paid Telemedicine Supplemental Life Insurance 401(k) with company match Hotel Room Discounts Earned Wage Access ("on-demand pay") Company Paid Employee Assistance Program Perks through Benefit Hub Generous Time Off Package The hotel is managed by General Hotels Corporation. General Hotels Corporation is committed to enriching lives through award-winning hospitality. GHC is one of the largest hotel management companies headquartered in the Midwest, with a 60+ year history of providing excellent guest service. We recognize that our associates are the key to our continued success and have a long history of promoting from within. General Hotels Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.