Catering & Events Sales Leader

Flavours Catering and Events; Willoughby City Council; Sur place; AUD 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Flavours Catering + Events is a Sydney-based, family-owned catering and events company that has been creating memorable events since 2004. This office-based role focuses on sales, client management and event planning, working with new enquiries, repeat clients and key accounts to win business.

You will understand client goals, prepare compelling proposals, coordinate with our Culinary, Operations and Logistics teams, and guide events from inquiry to delivery, while maintaining strong

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, events, venues, hotels, hospitality or event sales.
• Strong sales ability and a genuine drive to win business.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence communicating with clients by both phone and email.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills.
• The ability to manage a high volume of enquiries and events.
• Confidence working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly.
• An understanding of menus, dietary requirements and event logistics would be highly regarded.

Responsabilités

• Respond to new catering and event enquiries quickly and professionally.
• Communicate confidently with clients by phone and email.
• Understand each client's event, priorities, budget and requirements.
• Build strong relationships with new clients, regular clients and key accounts.
• Recommend menus, beverages, staffing, equipment and event solutions.
• Prepare detailed and compelling catering and event proposals.
• Follow up proposals proactively and confidently.
• Convert enquiries into confirmed events.
• Identify appropriate opportunities to increase event value through additional services and upgrades.
• Maintain relationships that encourage repeat business.
• Finalising menus and event details.
• Managing guest numbers and dietary requirements.
• Confirming staffing, beverages, equipment and service requirements.
• Coordinating timings, access and venue information.
• Liaising with our Culinary team regarding menus and dietary requirements.
• Working closely with Operations and Logistics.
• Ensuring all event information is accurate and clearly communicated.
• Conducting final event checks before operational handover.
• Following up with clients after events and developing opportunities for future business.

Connaissances

Sales ability

Client management

Event planning

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Time management

Description du poste

Flavours Catering + Events is a Sydney-based, family-owned catering and events company that has been creating memorable events since 2004. This office-based role focuses on sales, client management and event planning, working with new enquiries, repeat clients and key accounts to win business.

You will understand client goals, prepare compelling proposals, coordinate with our Culinary, Operations and Logistics teams, and guide events from inquiry to delivery, while maintaining strong