237 South Broad Street
Philadelphia,
PA
19107
Full-Time
Catering & Group Sales Manager, you will be responsible for the development of market segment(s) including solicitation of new customer relationships, negotiation of business through proposals and contracts to close business and maximize revenue and event experience.
Initiate the preparation of proposals and/or contracts to advise prospective customers primarily of the hotel guest rooms, but also meeting space and rate availability. Develop and quote prices for same. Maintain existing relationships with accounts. Engage in outside sales activities to discuss business opportunities and entertain customers in local and assigned markets. Conduct site visits with clients and participate in tradeshows, industry, and customer events. Fostering all internal customer relationships to ensure consistent, high-level service throughout the pre-event, event, and post-event phases of events. Directs event logistics to affected departments and team members responsible for event execution. Serve as the primary contact and is responsible for his/her experience.
We're located in Center City overlooking the magnificent Avenue of the Arts, the 481-room DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City lies in the heart of the city’s cultural district, just steps away from the best entertainment and shopping our city has to offer and in easy walking distance to the business district.
Come join our Team! We are offering a fantastic compensation package, and one of the BEST UNCAPPED Bonus Incentive plans in the hotel business!!
What will I be doing?
As Catering Manager, you will be responsible for the development of market segment(s) including solicitation of new customer relationships, and negotiation of business through proposals and contracts to close business. Creative design of menus and events to maximize revenue and event experience. Maintain existing relationships with corporate and social accounts. Fostering all internal customer relationships to ensure consistent, high level service throughout the pre-event, event, and post-event phases of events. Directs event logistics to affected departments and team members responsible for event execution. Serve as the primary contact and is responsible for his/her experience.
Specifically, your essential functions will be to perform the following tasks to the highest standards:
What are we looking for?
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
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:
In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:
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 global brands. 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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Our Center City hotel is south of City Hall on Philadelphia’s Avenue of the Arts on Broad Street. We're across from the Kimmel Cultural Campus and directly above the SEPTA Broad Street Line, which leads to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. The Liberty Bell is a mile away. Enjoy our heated atrium pool and fitness center. Pets are welcome.