Banquet Sales Jobs

As a Banquet Sales Executive, you will be responsible for promoting and selling banquet services to potential clients. Your role involves ensuring that clients have a positive experience throughout the booking process, from the initial inquiry to event execution.Key Responsibilities:- Lead Generation: Actively seek potential clients through networking and outreach. You will identify and contact individuals or organizations looking to host events.- Client Meetings: Conduct meetings with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions. Its important to listen and grasp their vision for the event.- Proposal Preparation: Create and present detailed proposals that outline services and pricing. You will need to provide clear information to help clients make informed decisions.- Venue Tours: Conduct tours of the banquet facility for potential clients. Highlight features and amenities to show how your venue can accommodate their events.- Contract Management: Handle the preparation and negotiation of contracts once a booking is confirmed. Attention to detail is crucial to ensure all terms are clear.- Coordination with Events Team: Collaborate with the events team to ensure all client requirements are met on the day of the event. Strong communication is key.Required Skills and Expectations:You should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with clients. Basic knowledge of event planning and sales techniques will be beneficial. Strong organizational skills are necessary to manage multiple clients and events simultaneously. A professional appearance and a friendly, approachable personality are expected.

Scheduling reservations.Operating the facilities profitably.Planning well so each event runs smoothly.Checking all bills are paid on time.Managing your food and beverage team.Briefing staff and checking the room set-up before the event

Manage all Banquets/EventsMaintain exceptional levels of customer serviceEvaluate guest satisfaction levels with a focus on continuous improvementPropose ideas to build the range and quality of Conference and Banqueting operationsOptimise sales and contain costs, identifying any areas for actionMaintain good communication and work relationships in all hotel areas and with external customers and suppliersEnsure staffing levels meet business demandsEnsure training is carried out on an ongoing basisEnsure communication meetings are conducted and post-meeting minutes generatedManage staff performance issues in compliance with company policies and proceduresRecruit, manage, train and develop the Banquet teamComply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation

Scheduling reservations.Operating the facilities profitably.Planning well so each event runs smoothly.Checking all bills are paid on time.Managing your food and beverage team.Briefing staff and checking the room set-up before the event.