Catering Sales Director: Lead High-Volume Events

Constellation; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellation is seeking a Director of Catering to join the Culinary Group in Newark, NJ. You will oversee Catering Sales for a Cultural Center, providing strategic leadership to the unit sales team and representing the company in client engagements.

The position requires at least seven years of catering or event sales management, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with clients and staff.

Qualifications

• Seven years’ experience in event or catering sales management.
• Excellent leadership and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the unit sales team to meet revenue goals.
• Build and lead unit-level sales teams through recruiting, training, and coaching.
• Develop performance metrics including budgeted sales, profitability, and guest satisfaction.
• Foster positive relationships with clients and staff.
• Maintain integrity and accountability in all business dealings.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Sales management

Event planning

Relationship building

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field

Job description

Constellation is seeking a Director of Catering to join the Culinary Group in Newark, NJ. You will oversee Catering Sales for a Cultural Center, providing strategic leadership to the unit sales team and representing the company in client engagements.

The position requires at least seven years of catering or event sales management, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with clients and staff.