**Additional Information** **Job Number** 25037421 **Job Category** Sales & Marketing **Location** Le Méridien Columbus The Joseph, 620 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43215VIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=Le%20M%C3%A9ridien%20Columbus%20The%20Joseph%2C%20620%20North%20High%20Street%2C%20Columbus%2C%20Ohio%2C%20United%20States%2C%2043215) **Schedule** Full Time **Located Remotely?** N **Position Type** Management **Additional Information:** This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Le Meridien Columbus, The Joseph. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc. The Catering Sales Manager is responsible for soliciting new catering accounts, entertaining and sustaining relationships with existing accounts to meet and/or exceed revenue goals. He/she must have a strong knowledge of weddings and understand the importance of prospecting in creating new sales opportunities for the hotel. He/she is also responsible for coordinating and service client functions to ensure customer satisfaction while maintaining profitable operations and high-quality products and service levels. Candidates must be comfortable in problem solving with client relationships and event management. Keep the immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or matters requiring his/her attention. Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner. Follow up on all turnovers within 24 hours via telephone and within 3 days with written correspondence. Know meeting room setups and capabilities. Know sleeping room configurations and types. Respond to Catering inquiries immediately. Use the Partnership Agreement to meet client needs. Have comprehensive knowledge of all operational departments within the hotel; guest services, reservations, housekeeping, audio visual, switchboard, accounting, restaurants, bars, and engineering. Interact with outside planners and vendors for event setup. Maintain pricing integrity and propose upscale menus for clients. Manage existing accounts and follow up with client re-solicitation to capture future business. Work with other F&B managers and keep them informed of F&B issues as they arise. Manage the function diary and adjust space to ensure maximum potential revenue. Be visible on the floor and assist staff as needed during functions. Be involved in and/or conduct departmental and hotel training (One-to-One Training, etc.) Plan and execute holiday and special events Use feedback from client evaluations to improve service and quality. Complete Post-con reports following group actualization. Participate as on-site contact for large catering functions. Highgate has a robust benefits offering! Health, Dental, Vision, a really good 401k plan, Highgate & Marriott Room & F&B Discounts, Short/Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Life Insurance and many more! This position also includes one covered parking spot, free dry cleaning, cell phone reimbursement! _This company is an equal opportunity employer._ frnch1