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Location: 4060 Galt Ocean Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA, 33308

Status: Full-Time

Salary:  $70,000 per year

Ocean Sky Hotel & Resort is a must-visit destination for ocean enthusiasts and hospitality enthusiasts alike. Our ideally located hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, offers much more than breathtaking ocean views. Get ready to experience a unique professional journey, surrounded by a dedicated and passionate team. Join Ocean Sky Hotel & Resort and become part of a company that pushes boundaries to provide our customers with unforgettable moments by the ocean.

Position Summary

The Sales & Catering Manager at Ocean Sky Hotel & Resort is responsible for driving revenue growth through proactive sales efforts while overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of all catering and event business. This dual-role position combines strategic sales development with event management, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and maximizing revenues from guestrooms, meetings, weddings, social events, corporate functions, and catering services.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic hospitality professional who excels at generating new business, building strong client relationships, and managing events from initial inquiry through successful execution.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve and exceed room, catering, banquet, and event revenue goals.
• Proactively solicit new corporate, group, leisure, association, wedding, and social event business through prospecting, networking, sales calls, and client visits.
• Identify and cultivate new market segments and business opportunities to increase overall resort revenue.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of key accounts while maintaining long-term client relationships.
• Prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and secure business in accordance with hotel policies and profitability objectives.
• Represent the resort at trade shows, networking events, industry functions, and community events.

Catering & Event Management

• Manage all catering inquiries, event bookings, and banquet sales from lead generation to event completion.
• Conduct site inspections and property tours for prospective clients.
• Create customized event proposals, banquet event orders (BEOs), menus, and event packages tailored to client needs.
• Work with weddings coordinators, corporate meetings, conferences, social gatherings, and special events.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the planning process.
• Ensure seamless communication and coordination between clients and hotel departments, including Food & Beverage, Operations, Front Office, Housekeeping, and Banquets.
• Oversee event execution to ensure service excellence and guest satisfaction.
• Conduct post-event follow-ups to strengthen client relationships and generate repeat business.

Revenue Management & Reporting

• Monitor sales performance, event revenue, and market trends.
• Maintain accurate records within CRM and sales management systems.
• Prepare sales forecasts, activity reports, account reviews, and revenue projections.
• Analyze competitive market conditions and recommend pricing and promotional strategies to maximize profitability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in hotel sales, catering sales, event management, or a related hospitality role.
• Proven track record in generating group, corporate, wedding, and catering business.
• Strong knowledge of banquet operations, event planning, and hospitality sales.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and events simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and hotel sales software.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when required for events.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in resort, beachfront, or destination hospitality environments.
• Strong understanding of the South Florida hospitality market.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven.
• Passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Professional, energetic, and team-oriented leadership style.
• Ability to develop business while ensuring flawless event execution.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and commission structure
• Health and wellness benefits
• Employee hotel discounts

Who are we:

Tidan is a hotel and real estate group in business for 52 years with a portfolio of 12 hotels and more than 65 real estate properties, as well as the largest tennis club across North America. To learn more about Tidan, visit our website: https://www.tidan.com/en/.

Why join our team:

Apart from competitive salaries, we offer benefits, such as group insurance which constitutes life insurance, disability insurance and medical and dental insurance, in addition to vision care. Our employees have 24/7 virtual access to healthcare professionals through the Employee Assistance Program. 

We believe in teamwork and are committed to creating a high-performing team, whether through training or by strengthening team relationships. We have an admiration for our employees who set themselves professional challenges and we support them in achieving them. Take the step and join the Tidan team through our many job opportunities, whether in the hotel or real estate sector, there is a place for you.

Department and the hotel you join. A bonus is also provided via our referral program and more.