✨ Catering & Sales Manager - Newly Renovated Hotel

Courtyard Lyndhurst Meadowlands
Lyndhurst, NJ

Sales & Business Development

• Drive catering and event sales through proactive prospecting, networking, referrals, and relationship-building efforts.
• Develop and manage social, corporate, and group event opportunities, including guest rooms, banquet food & beverage, and upselling contracted groups.
• Conduct site tours and client consultations to showcase the hotel's event capabilities and convert leads into booked business.
• Identify and implement creative strategies to increase catering revenue, particularly during low-demand periods.

Client Relations & Event Planning

• Partner with clients to design successful events, recommend menus, and coordinate room layouts tailored to their needs.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure all event details align with hotel policies and client expectations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact before, during, and after events, delivering exceptional customer service throughout the planning process.

Event Coordination & Operations

• Collaborate closely with hotel departments to ensure flawless event execution and outstanding guest satisfaction.
• Prepare, finalize, and distribute Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), maintaining accurate and detailed event records.
• Lead pre-convention meetings, event walkthroughs, and post-event follow-ups to ensure every detail is executed to perfection.

Leadership & Performance

• Monitor sales goals, budgets, and revenue performance while identifying opportunities for growth and profitability.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to team members, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and teamwork.
• Ensure operational standards and service expectations are consistently met for all events and functions.

Qualifications:

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and short/long-term disability options
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Discounted room rates at Concord-managed hotels
• Training, development, and career advancement opportunities

Why Join Concord?

At Concord Hospitality, we invest in our associates through training and development at all levels. Our “Associate First” culture supports growth, balance, and diversity.

Built on five cornerstones—Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability, and FUN! —our associates proudly cheer:

“We Are Concord!”

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and strive to be a Great Place to Work for All.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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