Wedding Sales Manager Job at Seaport Hotel & Seaport World Trade Center – Boston, MA


Wedding Sales Manager Job at Seaport Hotel & Seaport World Trade Center – Boston, MA


Company Name: Seaport Hotel & Seaport World Trade Center
Fax: 1-617-385-4993
Mailing Address: One Seaport Lane
Boston, MA, US 02210
Contact Type: Employer
Job Details
Job Description: Scope of Position
As a Wedding Sales Manager you will be responsible for the sales, service, planning, organization, communication and overall execution of Weddings, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, as well as any other event that is sold or assigned. You will be an expert in analyzing the needs and expectations of the client as well as the ability of Seaport to meet and exceed those needs and expectations. You will be responsible for the clear communication of our client’s expectations to each internal department. You will be responsible for ensuring each department meets and/or exceeds the standards of our organization and our clients. A Wedding Sales Manager is empowered to negotiate with the client on any and all aspects of their event(s) in order to ensure their satisfaction and the ultimate success of the event(s) while contributing to Seaport’s ability to maximize revenue and profitability.
The Wedding Sales Manager is an integral part of the Sales Team and reports directly to the Director of Catering.
Schedule Requirements
Schedule will vary, and will include working evenings, weekends and holidays (as necessary) to cover events.
Key Responsibilities
* Qualify incoming social calls to determine the potential value of the business. If the potential business falls within the booking parameters of Wedding & Bar/Bat Mitzvah events, draft menu proposals and conduct site inspections in order to secure the related business. If the menu and the space are agreeable to the client, generate the booking contract, and send the contract to client for signature and deposit. Follow up as necessary to ensure proper return of the contract and deposits,
* Execute and service all weddings booked through the planning process. Including, but not limited to the following tasks: Meet with clients, conduct taste meals, create banquet event orders, manage wedding room block and cut off, attend all necessary meetings required to communicate event’s needs to the Seaport operation. Represent the needs and expectations of the client to all operational departments within the Seaport Hotel and Seaport World Trade Center Boston. Prepare and collect payment for event following all standard billing procedures.
* Be on sight to execute weddings and remain until the last guest leaves the ballroom.
* Responsible for the success of the operation through clear verbal and written communication, and living the established company values.
* Completes any duties and projects assigned by Director of Catering.
Required Job Knowledge and Skills
* Exceptional customer services skills.
* Strong organizational and planning skills required.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Working knowledge of hotel catering industry and wedding terminology.
* Computer skills including Delphi, Meeting Matrix, Word, Excel, and GEAC preferred.
Qualifications
* 2 years of Hospitality Sales, Banquet, event planning or related experience.
* Requires long periods of standing.
* Bachelor Degree required.
Job Requirements: .
Management Position? Yes
Entry-Level Position? No
Work Permit Needed? Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in the United States will not be considered.
Job Available: Immediately
Industry Categories : Hotel/Resort
Position Categories : Sales

Webwedding.com: Wedding Websites and Coordination Planning


Webwedding.com: Wedding Websites and Coordination Planning


Have you recently become engaged and are now planning the wedding of your dreams? So many couples struggle with what type of wedding to have all the time. Most people think you need to spend hundreds of dollars on the wedding to make it special but that’s not true. There are so many ways to have a beautiful wedding while making it everything you ever dreamed of. The key to making you and your partner happy is planning a wedding that your both going to cherish and remember forever. You can make it unique, fun and romantic all in one by just being creative. The first thing I would suggest before ever hiring a wedding planner or bringing in the family would be to go out for a nice romantic dinner for two so you can discuss what expectations and wishes you each have for the wedding. Then once you have an idea of what you are both wanting then you can bring in the families ideas and even hire a wedding planner if you wish. Once you know what everyone wants the fun can begin. You can the combine all ideas into something great.
Staying Traditional
If staying traditional is a must then things you can do to make your wedding unique is by adding a new tradition such as wearing a hair clip or veil that has been in your family for generations. Or have the groom do something silly such as throwing the bouquet to the guys instead of you throwing it to your girlfriends.
The Wedding Reception Menu
The menu always seems to be an issue at most weddings. The bride and groom may prefer lamb while the in laws want steak or seafood. Of course its about personal preferences but if your budget doesn’t allow you to cover many different choices then substitute them all for something more simple and inexpensive such as chicken or roast. One other thing that can make the menu a success is a decorative wedding cake. If your up for new things then why not choose a personalized wedding cake such as a picture cake of you two on your first date or a replica of something funny you two have shared in your years together. Maybe you met on the Internet so make your cake a 3 tier computer fully equipped with a matching keyboard.
Location
The location you choose can make your wedding more unique than you could have ever imagined. With thousands of destinations in the world the choices are endless. You could have a lovely beach wedding with everyone dressed in swimsuits and have a luau for the reception. A waterfall wedding would be beautiful for pictures but maybe a bit noisy. A wedding aboard a cruise ship would not only be romantic but would be convenient for a honeymoon afterwards if you are eloping. If your not a water person then how about doing something silly such as flying to Vegas for a Elvis wedding or jumping out of an airplane while repeating your wedding vowels?
This is just a few ideas to make your wedding unique but no matter how conservative or daring you are just talk with your partner and find what works best for you both and with a little creativity your wedding will be unique and a memory that you will always cherish.
Personal Wedding Websites are a relatively new tradition in which wedding websites couples may employ the use of planning and communication for their wedding. The websites are used for a variety of purposes including communication with guests, sharing wedding photos and videos with those who were unable to attend, and providing maps, hotel and destination information, bridal party and couple biographies, and profiling vendors. Increasingly the sites are being used as tools for wedding planning. Many do-it-yourself sites offer features like online RSVP and budget management tools to aid couples through the complex process
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