Catering Sales Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and executes group sales, including making sales calls, as well as in person visits to businesses and fundraising organizations in attempt to network and drive revenue.
• Responsible for accounting details including the development of invoices and collection of payments.
• Develops an understanding of target customers and their individual needs.
• Reserves, coordinates and details corporate and social events.
• Produces weekly group sales reports, sales strategies and updates on revenue.
• Collaborates with the kitchen and banquet staff to ensure flawless execution.
• Coordinates the food and beverage service, linens, and all other rentals for each event.
• Manages guest surveys and overall guest satisfaction.
• Works closely with the kitchen and banquet staff to ensure flawless execution.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required, ideally in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications or Sales.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with responsibility for large volume events.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills with an ability to handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as demonstrated professionalism and diplomacy.
• Ability to exercise sound business judgment generating effective solutions quickly and/or raising issues to management as necessary.
• Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Team player with an exceptional customer service attitude.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some weekends and evenings.