Event Sales Manager

Property Description Marriott Kansas City Overland Park presents an exciting opportunity for job applicants looking to join a renowned hospitality brand. Located in the heart of Overland Park, Kansas, our hotel offers a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, where you can showcase your hospitality skills and contribute to creating exceptional guest experiences. As a team member, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, a supportive work culture, and a wide range of career advancement possibilities within the Marriott International family. Join our team of dedicated professionals and be a part of a brand known for its commitment to excellence in hospitality. Apply now and take the next step in your career with Marriott Kansas City Overland Park! #Marriott #OverlandParkJobs #HospitalityCareers #HotelJobs #TeamMarriott #KansasCity Overview The Event Sales is responsible for selling and servicing events for in-house groups as well as outside clients. The primary focus is to sell Banquet Food and Beverage with other responsibilities including menu planning, agenda setting and hotel meeting services. Other duties will include reviewing contracts and facilitating communication before, during and post event with hotel staff to ensure a high level of service. The Catering Manager will also contribute to site inspections, maintaining strong customer relationships and working as a team member with the sales and catering staff. Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree and/or 2+ years of hotel sales experience. · 1 year food and beverage experience. · Strong understanding of negotiation and interpretation of contracts. · Developed business communication skills, both written and verbal. · Understanding/knowledge of Microsoft office. · Confident and professional appearance. · Proactive sales approach, assertive and fast paced, driven to succeed. · Execute and support Hotel Customer Service Standards and Hotel’s Brand Standards. · Understanding of respective market segment, competitor’s strengths, weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand. · Work well under pressure. · Time management skills. Being able to work on multiple projects with desired outcome for each. · Ability to communicate effectively with public and other employees. · Creativity in designing events. · Working knowledge of banquet department (sets, AV equipment, scheduling, menu planning). · Ability to design menus in conjunction with the culinary department to maximize operating profit. · Experience with major Hospitality Sales CRM system, i.e. Delphi, Daylight and/or brand CRM such as Marriott CI/TY or Starwood ISAC is preferred. Benefits Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a…