Sales Manager - Wedding Specialist
Le Méridien St. Louis Clayton
7730 Bonhomme Avenue
Saint Louis,
MO
63105
Description
Are you a driven person with a passion for hospitality? Do you enjoy creating one-of-a kind experiences? Le Meridien St Louis Clayton is looking for a hospitality focused Wedding Sales Manager to join our high-functioning sales team.
With Crescent Hotels & Resorts you have an opportunity to elevate your career and shine bright with a company who cares. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with company match, free parking and world-wide travel discounts with paid time off to enjoy them!
If you are looking for a place to bring your talents, Le Meridien St Louis Clayton is the place you belong!
JOB OVERVIEW:
A Wedding Sales Manager would be responsible for maintaining relationships and driving revenue through the planning and execution of wedding events at the hotel. The ideal candidate is a relationship builder with strong sales skills and a passion for event planning.
REPORTS TO: Director of Sales & Marketing
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Solicit new business for hotel utilizing proactive selling with a focus on the Wedding Market.
- Travel locally to promote the hotel and review competition.
- Represent hotel during wedding tradeshows
- Conduct all event planning and detailing for events.
- Coordinate and conduct hotel tours with potential clients.
- Prepare information for, meet with, and entertain clients as deemed appropriate for maintaining client relationship.
- Creation of menus and communication with Food & Beverage regarding selection.
- Maximize hotel revenue using upselling techniques.
- Maintain professionalism and accuracy in both internal and external communication.
- Coordinate all event support (flowers, decorations, entertainment, etc.) to clients satisfaction.
- Physically inspect all function arrangements and meet client day of event. Communicate with banquets if any changes are needed.
- Maintain knowledge of the hotel’s competitive set and adjust sell strategy accordingly.
- Any other duties as assigned by the hotel.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Exceptional communication skills (oral and written)
- Attention to detail
- Minimum one-year experience in St Louis wedding market
- Basic experience with faith-based life celebrations and kosher events
- Basic knowledge of hotel operations
- Knowledge of sales systems (CITY, Cvent, Starcite, Knowland, The Knot)
- Knowledge of food cost and catering revenue profitability margins
- Basic knowledge of convention service as backup
This is a non-exempt manager position. Salary is based on a 45-hour work week.
Le Méridien St. Louis Clayton
Unlock experiences at our stylish Clayton Hotel
Le Meriden St. Louis – Clayton is where the creative-minded, the culture seekers, and those who live to savor the moment unlock the destination of St. Louis. This Clayton hotel is more than a typical hotel stay; it is an experience. Located in the epicenter of the chic Clayton business district, minutes from Forest Park and downtown Saint Louis, this luxurious hotel celebrates art through an effortless blend of simplicity and comfort with style and detail. Immerse yourself in the culture and events during our year-round rooftop activations or take yourself on an exquisite culinary journey at our on-site French-inspired restaurant, Café La Vie. Our guests appreciate our thoughtfully designed guest rooms with views of the local area and our world-class amenities including our state-of-the-art fitness center featuring Peloton. There is no better place to gather than in our over 17,000 square feet of stylish event space. Join us in this genuine journey while you are in St. Louis - Clayton.
