5, University Road Shivajinagar, Mumbai, India
The Pride Hotels is one of the fastest growing Business & Leisure Hotels Chain of India. The Pride Hotels Ltd owns and operates Hotels at Pune, Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Bangalore, Delhi and Kolkata. The Pride Hotels are a part of The Pride Group which is in the business of Real Estate, Hotels and Finance as its core activities. The Pride Hotels currently has a portfolio of four Brands. Pride Plaza Hotels Upper upscale Hotels Pride Hotels Upscale Hotels Pride Resort Leisure full Service Resorts Pride Biznotel Mid segment Business Hotel
Industry : Hotels & Resorts
Department : Food and Beverage Service
Location : Pune, Maharashtra, India, India
Level : Staff Line level
Posted : 18 Jun 2025
Job Role : Banquet Sales Manager
Recruiter : Pride Hotels Ltd
Job Ref : HOZ33093
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type : Full Time
Validate Through : 2025-07-16
Salary Description: Attractive Salary Offered
We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Banquet Sales Manager to join our team at Pride Hotel Pune. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving banquet and event sales, managing client relationships, and ensuring the smooth execution of events from enquiry to completion. This role plays a critical part in revenue generation and enhancing guest satisfaction through seamless event planning and execution.
Drive banquet and event sales through proactive outreach, client meetings, and effective follow-up.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, wedding planners, and event organizers.
Handle all banquet sales inquiries and convert leads into confirmed business.
Plan and conduct client site visits, showcasing banquet spaces and service capabilities.
Coordinate with the F&B, kitchen, and operations teams for smooth execution of events.
Maintain updated records of bookings, client details, and revenue in the sales system (e.g., IDS, Opera, etc.).
Ensure accurate preparation and timely issuance of event contracts, proposals, and function sheets.
Achieve monthly and annual banquet sales targets as defined by the hotel.
Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and pricing to develop competitive sales strategies.
Promote all banquet offerings including MICE, weddings, social gatherings, product launches, and themed events.
2-6 years of relevant experience in banquet sales or event planning, preferably in a 4/5-star hotel.
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) in English; local language proficiency is a plus.
Ability to multitask and manage multiple clients and events simultaneously.
Familiarity with Pune corporate and social market is preferred.
Proficient in MS Office and hotel sales software.
