Job description

The Garland Hotel is a North Hollywood hotel that is offering guests a uniquely authentic LA experience that is comfortable, welcoming, and stimulating in an open environment to give them a flavor of the care-free, easy-going feeling that has always made LA a special place to be.

Our Mission is to provide our guests with a uniquely authentic LA experience that is comfortable, welcoming, and stimulating. The Garland team is about working together, having fun and being happy, with genuine hospitality, and celebrating each of our unique differences. We offer rewarding benefits in the form of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, and 401K. But that's not all. . .here at The Garland we believe in celebrating our Associates with a wide variety of recognition programs and fun events all year long!

We are seeking for a Catering Sales Manager to join our team

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Responsible for the management and solicitation of designated market(s) to ensure all financial and sales goals are achieved or exceeded.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. 60% Account prospecting, solicitation, and development via telephone, personal contact, outside calls, correspondence, email and other means of communication. Conduct hotel site inspections, entertain both in house and off property, and maintain thorough follow up methods.

2. 20% Prepare and present proposals and contracts both written and verbal in a prompt, accurate, profitable, pleasant and professional manner.

3. 5% Handle account details and coordinate final arrangements with Event Managers.

4. 5% Attend meetings including, but not limited to, pre-convention, business review, departmental.

5. 5% Represent hotel at trade shows, civic/business functions, industry-related associations, and other events to promote the hotel and/or the city.

MANDITORY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. Proficient computer knowledge.

2. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

3. Basic mathematical skills to prepare cost proposals.

4. Ability to travel.

5. Flexibility to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.

6. Above average knowledge of the designated market(s).

7. Perform other duties as assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

1. Smart financial decisions.

2. Achieve annual sales goal.

3. Development of new accounts.

4. Submit reports, proposals, contracts, and correspondence within allotted deadlines.

EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING REQUIRED:

Previous catering sales experience required, minimum 3 years. Four-year college degree preferred, however, any combination of education and training within hotel catering sales may also be considered.

For more information visit www.thegarland.com and www.thefrontyardla.com

Location: 4222 Vineland Avenue, Los Angeles, California 91602

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Safety first culture. The Garland requires all associates be fully vaccinated and boosted (if eligible) against COVID-19. Exemptions will be made for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants must request an exemption from Human Resources.

Experience:

• Management: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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