The Sales & Marketing Coordinator will provide support to the Sales team in a variety of areas. Will assist the Director of Sales and Marketing in executing the internal cross marketing plan, including, producing a weekly guest newsletter, monitoring/updating reader board marketing communication, and updating marketing information on in house TV channel. The Coordinator will be responsible for Sales office administrative duties, including, balancing the advertising budget, ordering supplies, data entry, shipping, faxing and filing items for Sales Managers, conducting site tour preparation, preparing proposals/ contracts for Sales Managers, assisting with Client Events/FAMS, etc. This position will also assist with online marketing, including, ad placement, linkback research, comp set research, OTA placement review, website review, and support of social media efforts. Required computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Facebook, Twitter; DELPHI and Galaxy preferred. College degree required. Ideal candidate will also be highly organized, exhibit excellent guest relations skills, possess a desire to learn and grow in sales and marketing, have previous hospitality experience and be able to take initiative and work independently.
Contact - Leah Ott  
Email: careers@westinriverfront.com
Phone: 970.790.2016    

The Executive Meetings Manager will be responsible for fielding incoming leads and sending proposals, following up, negotiating and executing contracts for short term group bookings, catering events and all in house meetings. The Manager will also service the groups by completing BEOs and Resumes and communicating client expectations to the entire resort. In addition, he/she will provide daily support to the Director of Catering and Conference Services, Conference Services Manager and Banquet Managers to ensure effective operations. This may include, but is not limited to: reporting and distribution, answering main telephone line, copying, faxing, filing of documents, and shipping and receiving of packages. In addition to having a basic knowledge of Convention Services and hotel operations, the ideal candidate will have basic computer skills including Word, Excel & Dephi, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task. Two years experience in the Sales & Catering department and a college degree are preferred.
Contact - Leah Ott  
Email: careers@westinriverfront.com
Phone: 970.790.2016    

Director of Catering Sales

Industry leading event center and catering company has a full time position available for a Director of Catering Sales. We are a small, but very successful event center and catering company located in Jefferson County and specializing in weddings and other special events. We have been in business for more than 20 years. 

The Director of Catering Sales position is a critical full time position within our organization. The main goals of the Director of Catering Sales will be to maintain current client base and grow our offsite catering sales. This is a heavy sales position with event coordination being a secondary responsibility. The position is responsible for the following:

1. Contacting and meeting with potential clients.
2. Building relationships with event planners, event centers, corporate meeting planners, vendors, and other business professionals.
3. Attend any catering/sales related meetings or activities including but not limited to open houses, tastings, and chamber/business association meetings.
4. Developing menus and preparing bids.
5. Complete event management from bidding to planning to day of event management. This also includes working with our chef, general manager and owners to coordinate all food, beverage, equipment and personnel requirements.
6. Conduct site tours for both onsite and offsite events.

Requirements:

1. Have the desire to sell and plan social events.
2. 5+ years direct experience in food and beverage sales.
3. High degree of self-motivation, innovation, creativity, and energy with a desire to meet/ exceed the owners’ business plan
4. Possess excellent written and verbal communication
5. Ability to consistently meet scheduled shifts and work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
6. Maintain a professional image at all times through appearance, dress, and speech
7. Have proper telephone etiquette.
8. Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects simultaneously.
9. Be comfortable with and enjoy face-to-face communications
10. Ability to respond in a timely manner to all contacts.
11. The position entails a need for a detail oriented individual with excellent organization and communication skills
12. Familiar with all aspects and types of social events including weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, birthdays, cocktail parties, corporate conferences, and private parties.
13. Bachelor’s Degree

We offer full time employees 401(k) plan with matching contributions, health insurance, and vacation and sick time.

Compensation dependent upon credentials.

Please send cover letter and resume to: directorofcateringsales@gmail.com

Director of Catering

Excellent opportunity to join an award winning property in sunny Southern California as the Director of Catering.  The ideal candidate will be a passionate sales and event execution professional with a work hard play hard motto!  

              Responsibilities will include:

 Leading and supervising activities of the catering sales team

Developing and executing sales and marketing strategies to maximize profit

Compliance with brand standards to maintain brand integrity

Supervising execution of catering events with other associates in operations

Timely completion of monthly reports

Assisting in all forecasting and budgeting for catering sales department

Developing key alliances in the community

Job Requirements

Minimum two years experience in prior catering management role.

Proven success in driving new business.

 Must be willing to work a varied work schedule depending on events which may include nights and weekends.

Strong communication skills both written and verbal and ability to foster relationships both with internal associates and guests.

Premier or Lifestyle hotel experience is preferred.

Please send resume to Pam Jorgensen at jorgensenpam@yahoo.com for consideration.

An Equal Opportunity Employer