Now Hiring - Herrington on the Bay - Special Event Sales Consultant-Weddings in North Beach, MD

Full description of the position

Expand your career by joining and fun and dynamic team at Herrington on the Bay. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Wedding & Special Event Sales Consultant at a luxury, all-inclusive, waterfront wedding venue located on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. We are actively looking to meet the best and brightest talent that the hospitality industry has to offer to join our management team.

The Gist:

Our Wedding & Special Event Sales Consultant will meet with potential wedding couples, listen to their needs, lead a tour of five-star resort property, create an initial cost proposal and custom catering menu for their big day, catering contracts, and booking paperwork. Our team is comprised of people who are high energy, detail-oriented, hospitable and welcoming, creative, efficient, respectful, competitive, numbers-oriented, and genuine.

The Goals:

Collaborate as an active, relevant, contributing member of the Sales Team to discuss, develop, and implement policy and procedures to meet the goals of Herrington on the Bay.

Grow sales by ensuring inquiries and leads are responded to in an enthusiastic and timely manner, new business is sought out through networking and prospecting, prospects are converted to clients, and clients' expectations are met through effective communication and service.

Handles inquiries and objections during the initial sales/planning process; attempts to resolve obstacles in accordance with HOTB’s core values.

Supports Sales Department’s annual goals in conjunction with the Company goals.

Assumes fiduciary responsibility of all decisions and actions performed by the Sales Department Team.

Stay informed of new trends and innovations in the wedding and event industry. Provide guidance on the incorporation of positive, do-able and relevant items into Herrington on the Bay’s facility, products and services.

Partner with Operations and Planning Departments to ensure events are correctly prepared for and executed.

Work closely with Culinary team in the development of quality, creative and timely presentations, tastings and proposals.

Ensure accurate and comprehensive files are maintained with proposals and contracts.

Partner with Accounting/Billing Department to ensure the compilation of accurate billing and the collection of accounts receivables.

Perform other responsibilities identified by the Director of Sales and Marketing, Owner, General Manager and Leadership Team.

The Nitty Gritty

College Education preferred

3-5 years previous catering sales and/or hospitality/luxury sales background.

Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language

Strong selling and interpersonal skills

High level of creativity

Attention to detail

Ability to handle multiple tasks and make decisions in a fast-paced client driven environment

Ability to work weekends and holidays

Catering Computer Software, MS Word, Excel, and ability to use e-mail and the Internet

The Perks

*Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status

Paid Time Off (Because Balance Matters)

Simple IRA (Free Money)

Values-Based Culture

Benefits - Medical, Dental, Disability Coverage

Team Member Outings

Diverse Work Group

Volunteer Opportunities

Ability to Chart A Path Forward

Blended Learning and Development programs (on-line and in-person) to Help You Grow!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Sales: 3 years (Required)
• Hospitality: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location