✨ Catering & Sales Manager | Newly Renovated Hotel | Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential ✨

The Newly Renovated Courtyard by Marriott in Lyndhurst is seeking a proactive and results-driven

Catering, Event & Sales Manager

to lead social and corporate catering events, including guest room bookings. This role combines sales, event management, and guest service, with a focus on maximizing revenue and delivering exceptional experiences. A flexible schedule, including weekends and Holiday as required.

As a Concord Leader you will be responsible to

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• Inspire greatness in your team.
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• Encourage and support team members to reach their full potential.
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• Create a work environment that is a Great Place to Work for all.
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• Lead with integrity, transparency, respect, and professionalism.
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• Care for your team and their families.

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

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in catering sales, hotel convention services, banquet management, hotel sales, or culinary arts (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Guest-focused with attention to detail and a commitment to delivering outstanding service

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.