Let’s start off with the most important part-what’s in it for you:

The Perks

*Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status

• Salary Range: $80,000 - $81,000
• Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
• Paid Time off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
• Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K
• HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contribution
• Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
• Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
• Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
• Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
• Employee Assistance Program
• “Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities
• Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
• Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe)
• Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!
• Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)

Our Commitment to you:

“People never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou’s famous statement serves as a rallying cry throughout Columbia Hospitality and fuels our collective drive - and success.

Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people-first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight-knit, inclusive, values-driven team and we trust one another to have each other’s backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and a genuine respect for those around us. We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone we meet.

What you’ll do:

The Brass Tacks

• Establishes and maintains positive, professional relationships with clients through effective, timely and reliable communication
• Obtains necessary information to ensure efficient event planning and client satisfaction; including meeting setups, food and beverage specifications, AV requirements, transportation, billing, etc. Provides information to operating departments in a timely manner
• Monitors and ensures client’s overall satisfaction throughout planning and execution of event
• Enhances sales efforts by selling corporate day only events, holiday events, social & wedding events, encouraging repeat business, and upselling
• Develops and maintains favorable working relationships and open communication with all departments
• Communicates operational problems, assists with special projects, attends daily and weekly meetings
• Develop proficiency with Delphi, HOST and Microsoft applications
• Seeks and develops new prospects, converts prospects to clients and ensures client satisfaction
• Maintains favorable relationships with existing clients. Generates referrals from existing client base
• Participates in community, professional organizations, representing and promoting the organization through community involvement
• Achieves or exceeds established revenue goals
• Provides sales reports accurately and efficiently
• Negotiates contracts
• Assists other departments when necessary

The Nitty Gritty

• 3+ years’ experience catering and sales experience in hospitality
• Strong computer literacy in the sales and catering computer application (e.g., Delphi)
• Strong sales and negotiation skills

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Columbia Hospitality we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.