Event Sales Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Maintaining and developing current client relationships
• Responding to customer inquiries
• Developing proposals and contracts
• Recognizing opportunities to maximize revenue opportunities by up-selling and offering enhancements to exceed client expectations
• Working with event planners on property to manage the event's entire experience
• Making outside calls to generate new catering business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management or related discipline, and/or equivalent professional experience
• 1-3 years in hospitality industry, with experience in catering or banquets preferred
• Experience in a major convention, hotel, or large social market
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse clients and staff
• Knowledge of menu planning and food presentation
• Skilled in banquet and event service operations
• Able to balance multiple tasks while being creative and having a proactive approach to sales
• Strong organizational and project management skills with excellent time management
• Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure, while handling multiple projects in a fast paced environment
• Excellent written/interpersonal communication and organizational skills. Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• Comfortable making decisions and negotiating
• Able to take direction but also work independently
• Focus on guest service
• Strong digital literacy in Excel, Outlook, Word and other Microsoft Office Suite or related programs as well as other databases and spreadsheet software
• Available to work event-based hours, which will include evenings, weekends and holidays
• Achieve and maintain Washington State Food Handlers, ServSafe Manager, and Alcohol Service Certifications as required

Compensation and Benefits

The Salaried rate for this position is $75,000.00 to $85,000.00. Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

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