Catering Sales & Events Growth Manager

Maverick Hotels & Restaurants; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview Inn & Suites in Rockford, IL is seeking a high-energy Catering Sales Manager to lead growth of catering, wedding, banquet, social, and corporate event business. You will drive revenue through proactive prospecting, relationship development, and strategic partnerships, delivering memorable client experiences and maximizing upsell opportunities.

Join a leadership team that supports your ideas, challenges you to perform, and celebrates success.

Qualifications

• Hotel catering, event, banquet, wedding, or hospitality sales experience is required!

Responsibilities

• Grow event and catering revenue by building and expanding a strong local sales network.
• Create new business through proactive prospecting and relationship development.
• Grow wedding, social, corporate, group, and banquet business.
• Develop strategic partnerships throughout the Rockford community.
• Create compelling client experiences that drive conversion and repeat business.
• Maximize revenue through creative sales strategies and upselling opportunities.
• Partner with hotel operations to ensure the experience delivered exceeds expectations.
• Represent Riverview as a leading destination for meetings, celebrations, and events.

Skills

Relationship builder

Revenue generator

Hospitality sales

Prospecting

Networking

Upselling

Strategic partnerships

Job description

Riverview Inn & Suites in Rockford, IL is seeking a high-energy Catering Sales Manager to lead growth of catering, wedding, banquet, social, and corporate event business. You will drive revenue through proactive prospecting, relationship development, and strategic partnerships, delivering memorable client experiences and maximizing upsell opportunities.

Join a leadership team that supports your ideas, challenges you to perform, and celebrates success.