CATERING SALES MANAGER

We are seeking an experienced, self motivated, energetic and creative sales star with 3+ years experience in catering sales in the Tri-State area.  This ideal candidate will have a concentration on selling.

Position Responsibilities:

Responsible for the development of corporate and social market segments, with emphasis on wedding groups.

Conducts property tours, participates in trade shows, industry and community events to promote facilities and services

Represents the hotel through outbound efforts/ sales calls to prospective customers
Generate menus and cost proposals for clients, conduct tastings and issue contracts
Manage client's events and orders from booking to production
Work with clients to make sure catering requests and expectations are met; up-sell services and products to maximize revenue potential for each event
Attend sold events to ensure client is satisfied and to prospect new clients.
Continual follow-up with clients to build customer loyalty
Prepare required sales reports and meet monthly sales goals

Required Skills and Qualities:
Positive attitude, enjoys customer interaction, and loves selling and building relationships
Strong working knowledge of premise catering and food & beverage
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel; Sales Pro knowledge a plus.
Superior detail management skills

Must have the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
Highly organized, detailed and task oriented
Pleasant communication skills
Works both independently and with a team

Requires effective business writing skills.

Education/Formal Training

A two year college degree or interaction education/experience