**Additional Information** **Job Number** 25131093 **Job Category** Sales & Marketing **Location** The Ritz-Carlton Doha, 1 West Bay Lagoon, Doha, Qatar, Qatar,VIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=The%20Ritz-Carlton%20Doha%2C%201%20West%20Bay%20Lagoon%2C%20Doha%2C%20Qatar%2C%20Qatar%2C) **Schedule** Full Time **Located Remotely?** N **Position Type** Management **YOUR LEGACY STARTS WITH US** At The Ritz-Carlton, Doha, we invite you to experience refined luxury where timeless elegance meets true Qatari hospitality. Situated along the pristine shores of the Arabian Gulf for almost 24 years, our 5-star resort features 374 elegantly designed rooms & suites, award-winning restaurants, world-class Spa facilities with a state-of-the-art Fitness Center, and impeccable service that defines our legendary brand. From serene indoor and outdoor pools to a private beach and a Club Lounge for elevated and personalized experiences, every detail perfectly reflects our commitment to excellence. The property is also ideal for events with a wide selection of meetings rooms, stunning wedding venues and a dedicated team that thoughtfully plans and tailors to each unique vision. Whether you’re savoring an afternoon tea in our lobby lounge, watching the city skyline sparkle by night in one of our restaurants, or celebrating an important event, The Ritz-Carlton, Doha, presents a truly remarkable setting for life’s most meaningful moments. **FIND PURPOSE IN YOUR PASSION** At The Ritz-Carlton, we firmly believe that our Ladies & Gentlemen are the heart of everything we do and the most important resource in our service commitment to our guests. With passion, genuine care, dedication and pride, we can achieve common goals and grow together while crafting moments that will be remembered forever. Which is why at The Ritz-Carlton, Doha, we are currently seeking passionate individuals to join our esteemed team and bring their own unique expertise to our world-famous service philosophy. As an Elite hotel in the region with a deep generational legacy, we offer you in return: + A rewarding career within one of the most recognized and prestigious luxury brands in the world. + Personal and professional development plans with curated training materials and guidance from highly skilled and experienced colleagues in the industry. + Various opportunities for internal growth both locally and internationally within the portfolio of Marriott International properties. + Consistent & reliable support to ensure you always have the tools and knowledge to harness your full potential and reach your goals. + A competitive package, inclusive of accommodation, flight tickets, transportation, meals, and more: - Exclusive training and leadership development programs - Recognition and rewards for exceptional service - Preferential Members Rates at Marriott Hotels Globally - Dining & Wellness discounts for your family and you - Medical Insurance Coverage - An HR team dedicated to your success and wellbeing **OUR EXPECTATIONS FROM THE ROLE:** The Catering Sales Manager is responsible for contracting and closing local catering and social business and ensuring that business is turned over properly and in a timely fashion for quality service delivery. The position is responsible for achieving catering revenue goals by actively up-selling each business opportunity to maximize revenue. The incumbent implements the brand’s service strategy and applicable brand initiatives in all aspects of the sales process and drives customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience. **CANDIDATE PROFILE** **Education and Experience** • High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the sales and marketing, guest services, front desk, or related professional. OR • 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; no work experience required. **CORE WORK ACTIVITIES** **Managing Sales Activities** • Manages sales efforts for the hotel including local corporate and social catering. • Works collaboratively with off-property sales channels (e.g., Sales Office, Area Sales, EST) to ensure sales efforts are coordinated, complementary and not duplicative. • Responds to incoming catering opportunities for the hotel. • Identifies, qualifies and solicits new catering business to achieve personal and hotel revenue goals. • Understands the overall market - competitors’ strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc. and knows how to sell against them. • Closes the best opportunities for the hotel based on market conditions and hotel needs. • Uses negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business and negotiate contracts. • Designs, develops and sells creative catered events. • Maximizes revenue by up-selling packages and creative food and beverage. • Manages catering sales revenue and operation budgets, and provides forecasting reports. • Develops menus which drive sales. • Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence). • Participates in and practices daily service basics of the brand. • Monitors the effective resolution of guest issues that arise as a result of the sales process by creating mechanisms to channel issues to property leadership and/or other appropriate stakeholders. • Ensures successful performance by increasing revenues, controlling expenses and providing a return on investment for the owner and the company. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you. _At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._ At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. Attracting the world’s top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate. Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests. Your role will be to ensure that the “Gold Standards” of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality. As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values. And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with. In joining The Ritz-Carlton, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.