Catering Sales Manager

**Additional Information** **Job Number** 25183316 **Job Category** Sales & Marketing **Location** Delta Hotels Somerset, 110 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, New Jersey, United States, 08873VIEW ON MAP ( **Schedule** Full Time **Located Remotely?** N **Position Type** Management **Expiration Date:** 12/29/2025 **Additional Information:** This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, DePalma Hotels & Resorts. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel's employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc. Position Overview We are seeking an energetic and results-driven Catering Sales Manager to join our sales team. This position focuses on selling, planning, and executing catering events, meetings, banquets, and social functions. The ideal candidate is a hospitality sales professional with experience in event planning, F&B operations, and client relationship management, who thrives in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment. Key Responsibilities Solicit and secure catering business through proactive sales calls, networking, and client prospecting. Manage catering sales from initial inquiry to contract signing, event planning, and final execution. Partner with the Banquets, Culinary, and Operations teams to ensure flawless event delivery. Build strong client relationships to generate repeat business and referrals. Develop creative proposals and presentations tailored to client needs. Achieve or exceed individual catering revenue goals and contribute to overall hotel sales objectives. Maintain accurate catering sales activities, contracts, and client details in Marriott/CRM systems. Required: 2+ years of catering sales, event planning, or hotel sales experience Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously and meet deadlines Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business, or related field Experience with Marriott sales systems (CI/TY, SalesForce, OneSource) Knowledge of Somerset/New Brunswick corporate and social event markets Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/other) Prior experience in food & beverage operations or banquet sales Compensation & Benefits Base Salary Range: Starting at $60,000 /year and Up (based on experience) Incentive/bonus plan based on catering revenue performance Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) Paid time off and holiday pay Marriott worldwide employee travel discounts Career advancement opportunities within DePalma Hotels & Resorts and Marriott International The salary for this position is $60,000 annually. _This company is an equal opportunity employer._ frnch1