At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive catering sales, negotiate contracts, and build lasting client relationships.
- Company: Join the luxurious Four Seasons team, known for exceptional guest experiences.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, training opportunities, complimentary accommodation, and meals.
- Other info: Dynamic role with excellent career growth and a supportive company culture.
- Why this job: Be part of a passionate team creating memorable experiences in a stunning location.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in events sales, strong communication skills, and local market knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 87000 - 87000 $ per year.
About Four Seasons
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
About the location:
When you think about Four Seasons, we hope unparalleled luxury comes to mind. To us, true luxury is a meaningful sense of belonging. It is a dedicated focus on how people want to be treated, grounded in the genuine care you experience during your stay and defined by an abundance of humanity and generosity. This starts with our passionate team, welcoming you to be the centre of our world, anywhere in the world – and always with a distinctly human touch. The views are just the beginning at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, located at the epicentre of the historic Rocks district, sparkling Harbour and buzzing CBD. Chic rooms and suites embrace the iconic attractions just steps away, while the award-winning restaurant and street front bar are destinations unto themselves.
About The Role Of Catering Sales Manager
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Catering Sales Manager to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract covering a period of parental leave. Working closely with and reporting to the Director of Catering & Conference Services, you will be responsible for securing Catering business across all market segments. You will create and prospect long lasting new accounts, generate leads and maintain key relationships. We are looking for someone with superior communication skills, one who is able to vary their style to suit a wide internal audience whilst maintaining and strengthening relationships with key corporate clients and partners. To thrive in this role, the ideal candidate will have a hunger for results, a thirst for providing a memorable guest experience, be a savvy negotiator and influencer, a swift decision maker and will enjoy the challenge of multi-tasking whilst meeting tight deadlines.
What You Will Do
- Driving Catering Sales by negotiating with clients to achieve maximum revenue/profit potential whilst satisfying our clients needs.
- Negotiating the type and costs of services to be provided within contract and budget.
- Finalise all bookings, maximizing all revenue potential by upselling in all revenue producing areas.
- Work closely with the catering planning managers and all key hotel operational departments to ensure the clients satisfaction.
- Foster a strong working relationship with fellow sales and marketing team members to provide smooth and efficient planning in the lead up to conferences/events and group stays.
- Work together with our on-site AV company to confirm audio visual needs for conferences and events, as well as other outside suppliers and contractors engaged by the client or hotel to provide services.
- Coordinate and negotiate the sales efforts between sales department and catering to insure proper utilization of function space to yield maximum revenues.
What You Will Bring
- At least 2 years previous experience in a events sales role in a large operation.
- Able to prioritize and work through multiple files and tasks simultaneously.
- Strong communication and rapport building skills with internal and external clients.
- Solid local market knowledge.
- Sound knowledge of computer systems.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Excellent Training and Development opportunities.
- Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort.
- Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms.
- Complimentary Employee Meals.
The approximate annual salary for this role is $87k plus super/incentive/benefits.
Catering Sales Manager in Sydney employer: Four Seasons
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that values teamwork and excellence in service. Employees benefit from comprehensive training programs, opportunities for career advancement within the luxury hospitality sector, and a supportive environment that encourages personal growth. Located in the heart of Sydney, the hotel provides a unique opportunity to work in a prestigious setting while enjoying the city's stunning views and vibrant lifestyle.
