Catering Sales Manager Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for catering sales manager, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for post-opening support to the restaurants and bars in the hotel.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Works collaboratively with off-property sales channels (e.g., Sales Office, Area Sales, EST) to ensure sales efforts are coordinated, complementary and not duplicative
• Develops menus which drive sales
• Monitors the effective resolution of guest issues that arise as a result of the sales process by creating mechanisms to channel issues to property leadership and/or other appropriate stakeholders
• Ensures successful performance by increasing revenues, controlling expenses and providing a return on investment for the owner and the company
• Interacts effectively with sales, kitchen, vendors, competitors, local community, catering associations and other hotel departments in order to ensure guest satisfaction
• Expertly trained in a proven sales system
• Master of prospecting
• Experience in B2B selling

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the catering sales manager position.

Previously, I was responsible for input into the research, development, evaluation and implementation of new products, services, technology and processes to ensure Beau Rivage’s competitive position and in anticipation of changing guest needs within the dynamic hospitality and gaming environment.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Demonstrates knowledge of job-related processes and systems
• Has an understanding of culinary terms and liquors
• Experience selling and executing events preferred
• Manages challenges that arise due to holistic transformation, including escalating issues appropriately
• Communicates concisely and appropriately at all levels including the C-Suite
• Proven expertise in implementing and managing projects across all levels of an organization
• Intermediate user of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Industry related associations, licenses and certificates are desirable

Please consider me for the catering sales manager opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance to University departments in planning for official function type events including meeting logistics, food and beverage, audio/visual requirements, and hotel space (conference and guest rooms).

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Understanding of both monthly forecasting and the annual budget process, pace and productivity
• Participate in the research the competitions products, services and pricing and use it to develop strategic business plans
• Maximize revenue by selling all facets of the hotel to previous, current and potential clients, including room rental, A/V and other revenue generation opportunities
• Consistently book repeat business by having a track record of long term client relationships
• Actively participate in industry related organizations (NACE, MPI)
• Comfortable with hotel site inspections and client presentations
• Participate in trade shows and sales blitzes
• Some experience utilizing creative skills to provide innovative set-ups, menus, and functions for groups

In response to your job posting for catering sales manager, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for client support to include processing client leads, investigating hotel and preferred guest program issues, and acquiring or sending collateral materials.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Provide overall direction, coordination, and ongoing evaluation of operations of catering events sold
• Knowledge of market trends, competition and key hotel customers
• Advanced knowledge in ISAC
• Advanced knowledge of hotel features, benefits, and competing hotels within the market
• Participate in M.O.D
• Set solicitation goals with the Director of Sales & Marketing, and meet or exceed solicitation goals and revenue goals
• Re-solicit past local accounts, generate new business, with emphasis on the Wedding Market
• Maintain pricing integrity and propose upscale menus for groups

In response to your job posting for catering sales manager, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for engineering support to other departments within the Company as directed by the Engineering Manager / designate.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience with Sales, Catering, Banquets, Front Desk Operations in a hotel environment is an asset
• Knowledge of front office systems (FOSSE), Marsha and excel is an asset
• Strong interpersonal, communication and service skills
• Excellent people skills and pleasant personality
• Microsoft, Internet and computer knowledge
• Tips Certified, ServSafe Certified preferred
• Preferred sales and/or food & beverage background
• Hotel Operations knowledge