Wedding Coordinator/Social Catering Sales - Boothbay Harbor, United States - Benchmark Spruce Point Inn

Description

Come be a part of something bigger

Benchmark | Pyramid is a strong believer in offering our employees Work-Life Effectiveness through, practices, policies, and programs to help our employees achieve success at both work and home. Here are just some of the great benefits we offer:

• Full Time employees have access to Medical and Dental insurance to fit your needs
• Benchmark University (You can grow both personally and professionally through on-line webinars and self-study courses)
• 401K match (Let us help you build your financial future)
• Companywide Hotel Room Discounts (Who doesnt love to get away)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program (We are here to support you)
• Employee family events (bring the kids)
• Partnerships and discounts with major retailers such as AT&T, Verizon and Dish to name a few
• Many more, please inquire for more details

We are starting to look build our team for the Summer season. All roles will start June 1 and end October 31.

Spruce Point Inn is like no other resortspirited and soulful; picturesque and rich with heritage; perfectly poised between woods and sea. As a Conde Nast Top Resort, our historic Inn has attracted travelers from all over the world for more than a century offering an iconic coastal Maine experience.

Located about an hour "down east" from Portland, Spruce Point Inn is a true gem among resorts, differentiated by its prominent oceanfront setting, acres of mature woodlands, gardens and trails. As we sit off the beaten path, getaways here feel like a genuine retreat. Its a place made timeless by natural beauty, traditions, and joy.

What you will have an opportunity to do:

We are looking for a highly motivated and analytical individual with experience in creating and managing luxury catering events to join our team as Catering Sales Manager. The Catering Sales Manager is a key position that will be responsible for selling revenue generating catered events to include, but not limited to weddings, social, meetings & conference events with all relevant profit driving components. In addition, the position will detail, service, and plan for the success of these events with collaboration of key departments to achieve maximum profitability and guest satisfaction. The successful candidate will be creative, a problem solver, has a proven record of being a team player, is open to learning and leading by example, responds in a professional and courteous manner to guests and team.

Your Role:

• You will oversee the coordination and successful execution of all programs/services contracted through the catering department.
• You will help to rectify any deficiencies for improvement with respective operational departments and work especially closely with the banquets department.
• You will work closely with the Sales teams to build relationships with area businesses, associations and SMERF entities to develop the social business segment to support the revenue goals of the resort.
• You will coordinate and communicate with outside vendors to maximize relationships, profitability, performance, and service standards.
• You will have a genuine internal drive that demonstrates consistent regard and dedication to guests and the organization by being engaged, interested, and productive.
• You will maintain a working knowledge of the marketplace; actively and collaboratively assists in building the best practices necessary for the resort's success.
• You will possess strong organizational skills and be detail-oriented in order to ensure cooperation and coordination with other departments/managers in the daily flow of our Resort's Operations.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
• 3 years+ experience as a Sales Manager in a high end Catering environment
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in written form with the public as well as other team members.
• ServSafe Certification a plus
• Essential statistical and analytical skills required to identify revenue opportunities and shortfalls.
• Ability to work both independently and cross-functionally to achieve goals.
• Ability to thrive in a multi-tasked and fast-paced environment.
• Someone with the availability to work when the events are happening, i.e. weekends, nights and holidays

Benchmark Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.