Catering & Events Sales Growth Lead

Aloft; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Aloft in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Catering Sales Manager to drive local catering and social business, close deals, and ensure seamless turnover for quality service. The role focuses on maximizing revenue through up-selling, while aligning with brand standards and exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities include managing hotel catering sales activities, collaborating with Sales Office and area teams, and delivering proposals and contracts that meet market demand.

Qualifications

• Formal education and experience in sales and marketing or related fields.
• Experience in catering or hospitality sales preferred; ability to close deals and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage local catering sales efforts for hotel, including corporate and social events.
• Collaborate with off-property sales channels to ensure coordinated sales efforts.
• Respond to catering opportunities, qualify and solicit new business, and close contracts.
• Design and sell creative catered events; up-sell packages and F&B offerings.
• Prepare proposals, draft contracts, and maintain forecasts and revenue targets.
• Ensure execution of booked events and high standards of service and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Local catering sales

Negotiation

Customer service

Contract writing

Budgeting

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year degree in Business/Marketing/Hotel & Restaurant Management

Job description

Aloft in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Catering Sales Manager to drive local catering and social business, close deals, and ensure seamless turnover for quality service. The role focuses on maximizing revenue through up-selling, while aligning with brand standards and exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities include managing hotel catering sales activities, collaborating with Sales Office and area teams, and delivering proposals and contracts that meet market demand.