Sales Manager - Wedding Specialist

Are you a driven person with a passion for hospitality? Do you enjoy creating one-of-a kind experiences? Le Meridien St Louis Clayton is looking for a hospitality focused Wedding Sales Manager to join our high-functioning sales team.

With Crescent Hotels & Resorts you have an opportunity to elevate your career and shine bright with a company who cares. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with company match, free parking and world-wide travel discounts with paid time off to enjoy them!

If you are looking for a place to bring your talents, Le Meridien St Louis Clayton is the place you belong!

JOB OVERVIEW:

A Wedding Sales Manager would be responsible for maintaining relationships and driving revenue through the planning and execution of wedding events at the hotel. The ideal candidate is a relationship builder with strong sales skills and a passion for event planning.

REPORTS TO: Director of Sales & Marketing

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Solicit new business for hotel utilizing proactive selling with a focus on the Wedding Market.
• Travel locally to promote the hotel and review competition.
• Represent hotel during wedding tradeshows
• Conduct all event planning and detailing for events.
• Coordinate and conduct hotel tours with potential clients.
• Prepare information for, meet with, and entertain clients as deemed appropriate for maintaining client relationship.
• Creation of menus and communication with Food & Beverage regarding selection.
• Maximize hotel revenue using upselling techniques.
• Maintain professionalism and accuracy in both internal and external communication.
• Coordinate all event support (flowers, decorations, entertainment, etc.) to clients satisfaction.
• Physically inspect all function arrangements and meet client day of event. Communicate with banquets if any changes are needed.
• Maintain knowledge of the hotel's competitive set and adjust sell strategy accordingly.
• Any other duties as assigned by the hotel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Exceptional communication skills (oral and written)
• Attention to detail
• Minimum one-year experience in St Louis wedding market
• Basic experience with faith-based life celebrations and kosher events
• Basic knowledge of hotel operations
• Knowledge of sales systems (CITY, Cvent, Starcite, Knowland, The Knot)
• Knowledge of food cost and catering revenue profitability margins
• Basic knowledge of convention service as backup

This is a non-exempt manager position. Salary is based on a 45-hour work week.