Catering Sales Manager

Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of catering sales manager. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent. Marriott Experience will be preferred.

Responsibilities for catering sales manager

• Has a basic knowledge of Food and Beverage basics with menu pairing
• Advocates sound financial/business decision making
• To develop and promote the sale of corporate and wedding events
• Included but not limited to are the following
• Work closely with the Sales Team, Banquets Manager, and F&B Manager to ensure and maintain levels of service
• Work closely with Executive Chef in preparing menus for corporate and social functions
• Work closely with F&B Manager in determining banquet bar packages and wine lists that will maintain proper beverage costs
• Work closely with Sales Managers to ensure proper use of function space, menu pricing to maximize revenues
• Responsible for meeting expected revenues by booking business from corporate groups which have 0 to 9 sleeping rooms per night and will utilize function space
• Maintain a neat and clean personal appearance at all times including uniform and nametag as designated by the General Manager

Qualifications for catering sales manager

• Experience at an upper upscale or luxury hotel
• Must possess computer skills, including, but not limited to, use of Microsoft Word, and Excel
• The ideal Catering Sales Manager candidate will have a minimum of one (1) year experience as a Catering Sales Manager with a proven track record of success
• Actively solicit new business and respond to inquiries with the intention of confirming profitable catering business and achieving Annual Sales Goals
• Finalize the requirements of confirmed bookings while maximizing revenue potential through up selling and ensuring effective communication both written (BEO’s, Daily Reports) and personal contact with all departments for the success of the event
• Supervise the execution of banquet/meeting events

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• hotel sales: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person