As a
Catering Sales Manager at Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale - A DoubleTree by Hilton,
you would be responsible for developing market segments and soliciting new customers to purchase food and beverage and utilize event facilities in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.

The ideal candidate will have 2 plus years of Catering Sales and Execution experience, a positive can-do attitude, passion for service and creativity with superior written and verbal communication skills. We are a collaborative Team looking for a self-motivated person to join us and grow their career with Hilton. This iconic resort property is located next to Fort Lauderdale Beach, 1/2 mile south of East Las Olas Boulevard. We have over 25,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting space to work with. Come, join our TEAM!

You would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Represent the hotel through preparing proposals and other external sales presentations to groups and prospective customers to solicit, explain, negotiate, and close group and local catering business.
• Meet with and entertain customers, conduct property tours, participate in tradeshows, industry and community events to promote facilities and services and close deals. Utilize discretion and authority to negotiate contracts with customers and establish agreements with vendors.
• Manage all aspects of the customer relationship including drafting proposals and contracts, responding to customer inquiries, as well as organizing all other arrangements as they relate to social and corporate events. For example; set-up and execution of social and corporate meetings, meals and special events.
• Direct and collaborate logistics to all other affected departments and team members responsible for event execution.
• Provide consultation to customers to ensure we create unforgettable experiences within budget.
• Creatively design and detail menus and events to maximize revenue and event experience.
• Coordinate with Dir. of Catering in formal planning for and execution of significant events at the hotel.

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its. Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

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