Catering Sales Director — Museum Events

Compass Group USA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off Plan

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Levy, part of Compass Group USA, is seeking a Director of Catering Sales for the National Geographic Museum in Washington, DC. This leadership role focuses on developing onsite catering strategies, cultivating elite client relationships, and driving revenue growth at a premier cultural venue.

You will oversee event planning, collaborate with culinary and operations teams, and ensure flawless execution from inquiry to post-event reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Progressive experience in catering sales, event sales, or hospitality management.
• Experience managing corporate, social, and special event sales.
• Proficiency with CRM and event management software.
• Experience developing sales forecasts and budgets.
• Knowledge of contract negotiation and event planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute catering sales strategies.
• Generate new business opportunities and maintain existing client relationships.
• Prepare proposals, contracts, and event agreements.
• Collaborate with culinary and operations teams to execute events.
• Monitor sales performance and revenue goals.
• Oversee catering event planning from inquiry through execution.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts and reporting.
• Represent Levy at networking and client engagement events.

Skills

Catering sales

Event sales

Hospitality management

CRM software

Sales forecasting

Budgeting

Contract negotiation

Event planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or related field

Tools

CRM software

Event management software

Job description

Levy, part of Compass Group USA, is seeking a Director of Catering Sales for the National Geographic Museum in Washington, DC. This leadership role focuses on developing onsite catering strategies, cultivating elite client relationships, and driving revenue growth at a premier cultural venue.

You will oversee event planning, collaborate with culinary and operations teams, and ensure flawless execution from inquiry to post-event reporting.