Role OverviewThe Catering Sales Manager is responsible for soliciting, capturing, planning, and coordinating small meetings with 10 rooms or less, social and catering only functions, while maximizing the banquet space to meet and ideally exceed catering revenue goals. This position is responsible for finalizing catering only business and recommends program and procedural changes.
What You Will Do
The responsibilities of the Catering Sales Manager include soliciting, negotiating, and booking new and repeat business through efforts such as outside sales calls, telemarketing, mailings, networking, etc. while maximizing banquet space to meet/exceed revenue goals. The manager will also plan, upsell, and detail the meeting/function with the client, including space requirements, times, equipment, menus, themes/decorations, etc.
Why It Might Be a Fit
To be successful in this role, you will need to possess excellent communication skills, including the ability to negotiate, convince, sell, and influence professionals and/or hotel guests. You will also need to have thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures of the catering, food and beverage, menu development, and pricing.
Requirements
- More than two years of post-high school education
- One to two years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s)
- Thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures of the catering, food and beverage, menu development, and pricing
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to negotiate, convince, sell, and influence professionals and/or hotel guests
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage
- Prime location with easy access to public transportation
- Complimentary meal every shift
- Commuter benefits
- Exclusive discounts at Sage Hotels & Restaurants nationwide
- Join a culture that celebrates you
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