Catering - Event Sales Associate

Responsibilities

• Live out 452 Hospitality by delivering warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest and client.
• Aid the Event Sales Coordinator with daily duties and tasks.
• Handle all birthday inquiries.
• Upsell and detail the event with the client.
• Prepare contracts, BEO’s, diagrams and other internal documents.
• Provide thorough and timely communication with clients.
• Constant and thorough communication and collaboration with Catering Operations, Culinary Team and any other departments involved in the event to ensure events are executed with operational excellence.
• Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of space feasibility, maximizing space usage and yield management.
• Remain knowledgeable of and manage in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment.
• Knowledge of menu & event planning.
• Secure deposits and all event payments are made in full prior to each event.
• Professional and positive communication to both guests and fellow employees.
• Administrative support as needed for the Catering Sales Team.
• Responsible for post event follow up, engagement and continued client development.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Catering Manager(s) or General Manager.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to articulate to our client, General Manager and HQ personnel.
• Understanding of the importance of team building/development, while fostering partnerships.
• Exceptional problem solving/decision making skills combined with the ability to be organized.
• Demonstrates financial management, merchandising, analytical, planning and leadership skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer knowledge and skill level for basic office functions.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes (35lbs) as necessary to operation, which entails lifting, and perform all functions as set forth above.
• Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Previous experience Event planning experience in off-site catering, hotel or cultural attraction catering venue preferred, but not required.
• BEO knowledge and execution a must.
• All education backgrounds eligible.
• Must be 18 or older.