Catering Sales Leader: Craft Events & Growth

Socket.dev; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a hospitality sales professional to manage the sales and operations of the catering and private dining departments, focusing on direct selling and acting as a liaison between the restaurant, hotel, and clients.

You will stay current on industry trends and seek creative ways to infiltrate markets and accounts while maintaining strong client relationships and maximizing revenue.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hospitality or related banquet sales experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain balance of account maintenance, prospecting for new business, and build profitable relationships with clients.
• Produce marketing plan and assist in developing the annual sales budget with the restaurant team.
• Complete weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual production reports; as well as weekly and monthly sales activity reports.
• Assist the Director of Sales in developing goals and strategies in assigned territory to positively impact revenues.
• Knowledge of property, space, rate structures, and menus; update menus and packages to satisfy client needs and maximize revenue.
• Cross-sell with sister restaurants and hotels for referral business.
• Communicate strategic direction and goals for assigned territories and markets.

Skills

Sales skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Phone etiquette

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Delphi (CRM)

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a hospitality sales professional to manage the sales and operations of the catering and private dining departments, focusing on direct selling and acting as a liaison between the restaurant, hotel, and clients.

You will stay current on industry trends and seek creative ways to infiltrate markets and accounts while maintaining strong client relationships and maximizing revenue.