Catering & Convention Sales Lead

Dreamscape Hospitality; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dreamscape Hospitality seeks a Catering & Convention Services Manager to generate, plan, and execute catering events, corporate meetings, and convention business while managing group room blocks. You will be the primary contact from contract execution through departure, coordinating banquet details, rooming lists, and billing.

You will lead client communications, site visits, and BEOs, working with Banquet, Culinary, Front Desk, and Reservations teams to maximize revenue and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years in hotel convention services, catering sales, or event management.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands-on experience with hospitality property management and sales platforms.
• Strong knowledge of group room blocks, inventory management, and attrition calculations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, solicit, and close catering and event sales opportunities to meet revenue goals.
• Coordinate group room blocks, housing, and attrition management for assigned groups.
• Lead BEOs, group resumes, and cross-department communication to ensure smooth execution.
• Act as liaison with planners from contract execution through departure and post-event billing.
• Provide on-site coverage for key conventions and manage client inquiries in real time.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

CI/TY

Delphi.fdc

FSPMS

MARSHA

Power of M

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dreamscape Hospitality seeks a Catering & Convention Services Manager to generate, plan, and execute catering events, corporate meetings, and convention business while managing group room blocks. You will be the primary contact from contract execution through departure, coordinating banquet details, rooming lists, and billing.

You will lead client communications, site visits, and BEOs, working with Banquet, Culinary, Front Desk, and Reservations teams to maximize revenue and guest satisfaction.