Catering Sales Executive

Fairmont

Kolkata

1-3 Years

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Posted 5 months ago

Job Description

To maintain and grow food & beverage sales from Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences s existing client base.
To develop an effective sales strategy to attract new & additional catering sales, in conjunction with the Venue s sector sales team.
To create and prepare banqueting proposals for potential customers, ensuring that all likely additional costs relating to the event have been assessed accurately and communicated.
Meet and exceed all agreed sales targets set by the Catering Sales Manager.
Maintain and accurately keep updated, customer records.
Efficiently respond to all customers enquires in a polite and timely manner.
Work closely and effectively with the Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences Hospitality Team, in order to ensure that all catering contracts are delivered to a high standard.
Create and prepare accurate catering proposals for potential customers, ensuring that the catering offer matches the profile of the event in terms of product selection and budget.
Provide weekly and monthly sales activity reports.
Develop and deliver sales presentations to potential customers.
Produce clear and accurate Event Catering Schedules within set deadlines
Adopt a clear and strategic approach to catering sales by selling a catering offer that drives up spend per head, while keeping operational costs to a minimum.
Organize and attend client meetings both internally and externally
Support the Venue sector sales team if required, in terms of fielding enquires in their absence or taking messages.
The duties of this post may require some weekend or evening work.
This job description is not exhaustive and the role necessitates flexibility to take on other responsibilities which are at the discretion of the Sales Director.

More Info

Job Type:

Permanent Job

Industry:

Hospitality

Role:

Business Development Executive

Function:

Sales/Business Development

Employment Type:

Full time

Open to candidates from:

Indian

About Company

Fairmont

Located in the heart of each destination we call home, a stay at any Fairmont hotel is truly unforgettable. Known for grand and awe-inspiring properties and thoughtful and engaging colleagues who aim to make each and every stay a cherished and memorable experience, we have been the stage for some of the most significant moments in global history.

As a part of ALL - the Accor Live Limitless Lifestyle Loyalty Program, with 90 exceptional addresses in 32 countries, we are as favored by world leaders and business travelers as we are by families and those with a penchant for luxurious travels.

Fairmont Hotels stand at the intersection of elegance and culture, where significant occasions are honored and pivotal global events unfold. Wherever we are situated, our hotels become the cultural and social heart of the community; so immersed in local traditions and so deeply connected to our surroundings, Fairmont Hotels are seen as an essential part of their respective destinations.

Job ID: 131098105

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